Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton

British noble (1735-1811)
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Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton
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Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton

Summary

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on September 28, 1735[3]. He died in Euston Hall[4]. He died on March 14, 1811[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's place of birth was London[2].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton died in Euston Hall[4].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was born on September 28, 1735[3].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton died on March 14, 1811[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Genevieve, Euston[8].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's father was Lord Augustus FitzRoy[9].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's mother was Elizabeth Cosby[10].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was married to Anne Fitzpatrick[11].
  • Among Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's spouses was Elizabeth Wrottesley[12].
  • A child of Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was George FitzRoy, 4th Duke of Grafton[13].
  • A child of Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was Lord Charles FitzRoy[14].
  • A child of Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was Lord William FitzRoy[15].
  • A child of Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was Lord John FitzRoy[16].
  • A child of Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was Lord Henry FitzRoy[17].
  • A child of Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was Georgiana Fitzroy[18].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton worked as a politician[6].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton held the position of Lord Privy Seal[22].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton held the position of Lord Privy Seal[23].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[25].
  • Among Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's employers was University of Cambridge[26].
  • Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was educated at Peterhouse[27].

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Origins and Family

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was born in London[2]. He was born on September 28, 1735[3]. His father was Lord Augustus FitzRoy[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Cosby[10].

Education

Educated at Peterhouse[27], Westminster School[28], and Newcome's School[29].

Career and Affiliations

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's professions included politician[6]. Among his employers was University of Cambridge[26]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[20], a public office[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1721[32]; member of the House of Lords[21], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1801[35]; Lord Privy Seal[22], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1307[38]; member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[24]; Leader of the House of Lords[25], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1721[41]; and Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk[42], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Recognition

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton received the Knight of the Garter[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Fitzpatrick[11], an aristocrat[46], 1730–1804[47], of United Kingdom[48] and Elizabeth Wrottesley[12], a politician[49], 1745–1822[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51]. Children include George FitzRoy, 4th Duke of Grafton[13], a politician[52], 1760–1844[53], of Kingdom of Great Britain[54], awarded the Knight of the Garter[55]; Lord Charles FitzRoy[14], a politician[56], 1764–1829[57], of Kingdom of Great Britain[58]; Lord William FitzRoy[15], a politician[59], 1782–1857[60], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[61], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[62]; Lord John FitzRoy[16], a politician[63], 1785–1856[64], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[65]; Lord Henry FitzRoy[17]; and Georgiana Fitzroy[18]. Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's religion is recorded as Unitarianism[66]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[67].

Death and Burial

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton died on March 14, 1811[5]. He passed away in Euston Hall[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Genevieve, Euston[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton include Grafton County[68], a county of New Hampshire[69], in United States[70], founded in 1769[71].

Why It Matters

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

Entities named for him include Grafton County[68], a county of New Hampshire[69], in United States[70], founded in 1769[71].

FAQs

Where was Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton born?

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was born in London[2].

Where did Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton die?

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton passed away in Euston Hall[4].

Who were Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's parents?

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's father was Lord Augustus FitzRoy[9]. Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's mother was Elizabeth Cosby[10].

Who was Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton married to?

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton's spouses include Anne Fitzpatrick[11] and Elizabeth Wrottesley[12].

What did Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton do for work?

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton worked as politician[6].

Where did Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton go to school?

Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton was educated at Peterhouse[27], Westminster School[28], and Newcome's School[29].

What awards did Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[45].

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