Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey

Anglo-Irish royalist statesman who served as Lord Privy Seal 1673–1682
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Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey
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Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey

Summary

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on July 10, 1614[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 6, 1686[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and barrister[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was born in Dublin[2].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey passed away in London[4].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was born on July 10, 1614[3].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey died on April 6, 1686[5].
  • Burial took place at Farnborough[9].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey's father was Francis Annesley, 1st Viscount Valentia[10].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey's mother was Dorothy Philipps[11].
  • Among Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey's spouses was Elizabeth Annesley, Countess of Anglesey[12].
  • A child of Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was James Annesley, 2nd Earl of Anglesey[13].
  • A child of Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was Lady Elizabeth Annesley[14].
  • A child of Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was Lady Dorothy Annesley, Countess of Tyrone[15].
  • A child of Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was Lady Philippa Annesley[16].
  • A child of Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was Frances Annesley[17].
  • A child of Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was Altham Annesley, 1st Baron Altham[18].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey held citizenship in Kingdom of Ireland[19].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey's professions included politician[6].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey worked as a barrister[7].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey held the position of Lord Privy Seal[21].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[22].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey held the position of Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[23].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey held the position of Member of the April 1660 Parliament[24].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey held the position of Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[25].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey held the position of Member of the 1648-53 Parliament[26].
  • Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was educated at Magdalen College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey… he was born on July 10, 1614[3]. His father was Francis Annesley, 1st Viscount Valentia[10]. His mother was Dorothy Philipps[11].

Education

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was educated at Magdalen College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and barrister[7]. Positions held include Lord Privy Seal[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1307[30]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[22]; Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[23], a position[31], founded in 1659[32]; Member of the April 1660 Parliament[24]; Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[25]; and Member of the 1648-53 Parliament[26].

Recognition

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey received the Fellow of the Royal Society[33].

Personal Life

Among Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey's spouses was Elizabeth Annesley, Countess of Anglesey[12]. Children include James Annesley, 2nd Earl of Anglesey[13], a politician[34], 1645–1690[35]; Lady Elizabeth Annesley[14]; Lady Dorothy Annesley, Countess of Tyrone[15], b. 1635[36]; Lady Philippa Annesley[16], b. 1715[37]; Frances Annesley[17], 1648–1704[38]; and Altham Annesley, 1st Baron Altham[18].

Death and Burial

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey died on April 6, 1686[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[39]. Burial took place at Farnborough[9].

Why It Matters

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey born?

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was born in Dublin[2].

Where did Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey die?

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey died in London[4].

Who were Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey's parents?

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey's father was Francis Annesley, 1st Viscount Valentia[10]. Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey's mother was Dorothy Philipps[11].

Who was Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey married to?

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey's spouses include Elizabeth Annesley, Countess of Anglesey[12].

What did Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey do for work?

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey worked as politician[6] and barrister[7].

Where did Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey go to school?

Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey was educated at Magdalen College[27].

What awards did Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[33].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Dorothy Philipps
    Given name Arthur
    Place of birth Dublin
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