Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart

British Army general and governor in Canada (1783-1859)
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Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart

Summary

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart is a human[1]. He was born in Walton-on-the-Naze[2]. He was born on +1783-12-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in St Leonards[4]. He died on +1859-07-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and geologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's place of birth was Walton-on-the-Naze[2].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart passed away in St Leonards[4].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was born on +1783-12-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart died on +1859-07-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's father was William Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart[10].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's mother was Elizabeth Elliot[11].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was married to Henrietta Mather[12].
  • A child of Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was Alan Cathcart, 3rd Earl Cathcart[13].
  • A child of Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was Lady Adelaide Cathcart[14].
  • A child of Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was Lady Elizabeth Cathcart[15].
  • A child of Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was Charles Cathcart[16].
  • A child of Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was Augustus Cathcart[17].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart worked as a geologist[8].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was educated at Eton College[20].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart received the Waterloo Medal[23].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[24].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's image is recorded as Charles Murray Cathcart.jpg[25].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart is recorded as male[26].
  • Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's place of birth was Walton-on-the-Naze[2]. He was born on +1783-12-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Elliot[11].

Education

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's education included a stint at Eton College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and geologist[8]. Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Waterloo Medal[23], an award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35].

Personal Life

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was married to Henrietta Mather[12]. Children include Alan Cathcart, 3rd Earl Cathcart[13], a politician[36], 1828–1905[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38]; Lady Adelaide Cathcart[14], 1834–1871[39]; Lady Elizabeth Cathcart[15]; Charles Cathcart[16], 1824–1825[40]; and Augustus Cathcart[17], 1830–1914[41].

Death and Burial

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart died on +1859-07-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in St Leonards[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart include greenockite[42], a mineral species[43].

Why It Matters

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include greenockite[42], a mineral species[43].

FAQs

Where was Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart born?

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's place of birth was Walton-on-the-Naze[2].

Where did Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart die?

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart passed away in St Leonards[4].

Who were Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's parents?

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's father was William Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart[10]. Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's mother was Elizabeth Elliot[11].

Who was Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart married to?

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart's spouses include Henrietta Mather[12].

What did Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart do for work?

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and geologist[8].

Where did Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart go to school?

Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart was educated at Eton College[20].

What awards did Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22], and Waterloo Medal[23].

References

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  17. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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