Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel

Royal Navy admiral (1725-1786)
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Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel
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Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel

Summary

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on April 25, 1725[3]. He died in Elveden[4]. He died on October 2, 1786[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's place of birth was London[2].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel died in Elveden[4].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel was born on April 25, 1725[3].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel died on October 2, 1786[5].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel is buried at Church of St Andrew and St Patrick, Elveden[9].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's father was Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle[10].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's mother was Anne van Keppel, Countess of Albemarle[11].
  • A child of Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel was Elizabeth Keppel[12].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel worked as a politician[7].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel held the position of Commander-in-Chief, North American Station[14].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's education included a stint at Westminster School[20].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel is recorded as male[21].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's noble title is recorded as Viscount Keppel[23].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel was affiliated with the Whigs[24].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[25].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's Commons category is recorded as Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel[26].
  • Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[27].

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Origins and Family

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 25, 1725[3]. His father was Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle[10]. His mother was Anne van Keppel, Countess of Albemarle[11].

Education

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's education included a stint at Westminster School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Commander-in-Chief, North American Station[14], a position[28]; member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[15]; member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[16]; member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[17]; member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[18]; and member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[19].

Personal Life

A child of Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel was Elizabeth Keppel[12]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[24].

Death and Burial

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel died on October 2, 1786[5]. He died in Elveden[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Andrew and St Patrick, Elveden[9].

Why It Matters

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel born?

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel die?

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel passed away in Elveden[4].

Who were Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's parents?

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's father was Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle[10]. Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel's mother was Anne van Keppel, Countess of Albemarle[11].

What did Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel do for work?

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel worked as naval officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel go to school?

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel was educated at Westminster School[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 29d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch Royal Navy
    Noble title Viscount Keppel
    Mother Anne van Keppel, Countess of Albemarle
    Sibling George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle, William Keppel, Frederick Keppel +2
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