Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex

English statesman
Person human Q2714210
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Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex

Summary

Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex is a human[1]. His place of birth was Little Hadham[2]. He was born on January 1, 1632[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 13, 1683[5]. He worked as a statesperson[6], politician[7], viceroy[8], and revolutionary[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's place of birth was Little Hadham[2].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex died in London[4].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex was born on January 1, 1632[3].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex was born on 1631[11].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex died on July 13, 1683[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[12].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's father was Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham[13].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's mother was Elizabeth Morrison[14].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex was married to Elizabeth Capell, Countess of Essex[15].
  • A child of Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex was Algernon Capell, 2nd Earl of Essex[16].
  • A child of Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex was Anne de Vere Capell[17].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex worked as a statesperson[6].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex worked as a politician[7].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's professions included viceroy[8].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex worked as a revolutionary[9].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire[20].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire[21].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex held the position of Lord Deputy of Ireland[22].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex is recorded as male[23].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's noble title is recorded as Earl of Essex[25].
  • Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex[26].
  • The cause of death was exsanguination[27].

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Origins and Family

Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's place of birth was Little Hadham[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1632[3] and 1631[11]. His father was Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham[13]. His mother was Elizabeth Morrison[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include statesperson[6], politician[7], viceroy[8], and revolutionary[9]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire[20], a position[31]; Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire[21], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and Lord Deputy of Ireland[22], a position[34].

Personal Life

Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex was married to Elizabeth Capell, Countess of Essex[15]. Children include Algernon Capell, 2nd Earl of Essex[16], a politician[35], 1670–1710[36], of Kingdom of Great Britain[37] and Anne de Vere Capell[17], 1675–1752[38], of United Kingdom[39].

Death and Burial

Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex died on July 13, 1683[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was exsanguination[27]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[12].

Why It Matters

Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex born?

Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's place of birth was Little Hadham[2].

Where did Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex die?

Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex died in London[4].

Who were Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's parents?

Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's father was Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham[13]. Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's mother was Elizabeth Morrison[14].

Who was Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex married to?

Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex's spouses include Elizabeth Capell, Countess of Essex[15].

What did Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex do for work?

Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex worked as statesperson[6], politician[7], viceroy[8], and revolutionary[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Noble title Earl of Essex
    Place of birth Little Hadham
    Citizenship
    Child Algernon Capell, 2nd Earl of Essex, Anne de Vere Capell
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