Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester

British barrister and politician (1757-1829)
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Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester

Summary

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester is a human[1]. Born in Abingdon-on-Thames[2], he… he was born on October 14, 1757[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 8, 1829[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Abingdon-on-Thames[2], Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester…
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester died in London[4].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester was born on October 14, 1757[3].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester died on May 8, 1829[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester's father was John Abbot[9].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester's mother was Sarah Farr[10].
  • Among Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester's spouses was Elizabeth Gibbes[11].
  • A child of Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester was Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester[12].
  • A child of Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester was Philip Henry Abbot[13].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester held the position of Speaker of the House of Commons[17].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[18].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester was educated at Christ Church[22].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester's education included a stint at Westminster School[23].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester received the baron[25].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester was a member of Middle Temple[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester's place of birth was Abingdon-on-Thames[2]. He was born on October 14, 1757[3]. His father was John Abbot[9]. His mother was Sarah Farr[10].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[22], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Westminster School[23], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1179[34].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1807[37]; Speaker of the House of Commons[17], an elective office[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1377[40]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[18]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45]; and member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1802[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24] and baron[25].

Personal Life

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester was married to Elizabeth Gibbes[11]. Children include Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester[12], a naval officer[49], 1798–1867[50] and Philip Henry Abbot[13], 1802–1835[51]. He was affiliated with the Tories[52].

Death and Burial

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester died on May 8, 1829[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester born?

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester was born in Abingdon-on-Thames[2].

Where did Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester die?

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester's parents?

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester's father was John Abbot[9]. Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester's mother was Sarah Farr[10].

Who was Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester married to?

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester's spouses include Elizabeth Gibbes[11].

What did Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester do for work?

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester worked as politician[6].

Where did Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester go to school?

Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester was educated at Christ Church[22] and Westminster School[23].

What awards did Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24] and baron[25].

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  1. [2] . Q27546258. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q27546258. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . westminster-abbey.org. westminster-abbey.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Q27546258. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Q27546258. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  24. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Place of birth Abingdon-on-Thames
    Noble title Baron Colchester
    Given name Charles
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