Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester

British Royal Navy admiral (1798-1867)
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Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester

Summary

Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester is a human[1]. He was born on March 12, 1798[2]. He died on October 18, 1867[3]. He worked as a naval officer[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester was born on March 12, 1798[2].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester died on October 18, 1867[3].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[7].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's father was Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester[8].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's mother was Elizabeth Gibbes[9].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester was married to Elizabeth Susan Law[10].
  • A child of Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester was Reginald Charles Edward Abbot, 3rd Baron Colchester[11].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester worked as a naval officer[4].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's professions included politician[5].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester held the position of member of the House of Lords[13].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[14].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester held the position of Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester held the position of Paymaster General[16].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester held the position of Paymaster General[17].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester was a member of Royal Geographical Society[18].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's noble title is recorded as Baron Colchester[21].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester was affiliated with the Conservative Party[22].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[23].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's Commons category is recorded as Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester[24].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[25].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's family name is recorded as Abbot[26].
  • Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester was born on March 12, 1798[2]. His father was Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Gibbes[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; member of the House of Lords[13], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1801[32]; President of the Royal Geographical Society[14]; Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[15], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and Paymaster General[16], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1836[37].

Personal Life

Among Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's spouses was Elizabeth Susan Law[10]. A child of him was Reginald Charles Edward Abbot, 3rd Baron Colchester[11]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[22].

Death and Burial

Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester died on October 18, 1867[3]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[7].

Why It Matters

Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Who were Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's parents?

Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's father was Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester[8]. Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's mother was Elizabeth Gibbes[9].

Who was Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester married to?

Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester's spouses include Elizabeth Susan Law[10].

What did Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester do for work?

Charles Abbot, 2nd Baron Colchester worked as naval officer[4] and politician[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Colchester, Charles (NBD). wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Colchester, Charles (NBD). wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Colchester, Charles (NBD). wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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