Charles FitzRoy

British military officer (1796–1858)
Person human Q560595
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Charles FitzRoy

Summary

Charles FitzRoy is a human[1]. He was born in Derbyshire[2]. He was born on +1796-06-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1858-02-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles FitzRoy was born in Derbyshire[2].
  • Charles FitzRoy passed away in London[4].
  • Charles FitzRoy was born on +1796-06-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles FitzRoy died on +1858-02-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles FitzRoy's father was Lord Charles FitzRoy[8].
  • Charles FitzRoy's mother was Frances Miller-Mundy[9].
  • Among Charles FitzRoy's spouses was Margaret Gordon Milligan[10].
  • Charles FitzRoy was married to Lady Mary Lennox[11].
  • A child of Charles FitzRoy was Augustus Charles Lennox Fitzroy[12].
  • A child of Charles FitzRoy was Mary Caroline Fitzroy[13].
  • A child of Charles FitzRoy was George Henry Fitzroy[14].
  • A child of Charles FitzRoy was Arthur George Fitzroy[15].
  • Charles FitzRoy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Charles FitzRoy held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Charles FitzRoy worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles FitzRoy held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Charles FitzRoy held the position of Governor of New South Wales[19].
  • Charles FitzRoy held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island[20].
  • Charles FitzRoy was educated at Harrow School[21].
  • Charles FitzRoy received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Charles FitzRoy's image is recorded as Sir Charles Fitzroy.jpg[23].
  • Charles FitzRoy is recorded as male[24].
  • Charles FitzRoy's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Charles FitzRoy's ISNI is recorded as 0000000064794066[26].
  • Charles FitzRoy's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 94535137[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles FitzRoy's place of birth was Derbyshire[2]. He was born on +1796-06-10T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Lord Charles FitzRoy[8]. His mother was Frances Miller-Mundy[9].

Education

Charles FitzRoy's education included a stint at Harrow School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Charles FitzRoy worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1831[30]; Governor of New South Wales[19], a position[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1788[33]; and Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island[20], a position[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1873[36].

Recognition

Charles FitzRoy received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Gordon Milligan[10], 1822–1856[37] and Lady Mary Lennox[11], 1790–1847[38]. Children include Augustus Charles Lennox Fitzroy[12], 1821–1865[39]; Mary Caroline Fitzroy[13], 1823–1895[40]; George Henry Fitzroy[14], a clerk[41], 1826–1868[42]; and Arthur George Fitzroy[15], 1827–1861[43].

Death and Burial

Charles FitzRoy died on +1858-02-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles FitzRoy include Fitzroy[44], a suburb[45], in Australia[46]; Fitzroy Gardens[47], an urban park[48], in Australia[49], founded in 1848[50]; and Fitzroy North[51], a suburb[52], in Australia[53].

Why It Matters

Charles FitzRoy ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Fitzroy[44], a suburb[45], in Australia[46]; Fitzroy Gardens[47], an urban park[48], in Australia[49], founded in 1848[50]; and Fitzroy North[51], a suburb[52], in Australia[53].

FAQs

Where was Charles FitzRoy born?

Charles FitzRoy was born in Derbyshire[2].

Where did Charles FitzRoy die?

Charles FitzRoy died in London[4].

Who were Charles FitzRoy's parents?

Charles FitzRoy's father was Lord Charles FitzRoy[8]. Charles FitzRoy's mother was Frances Miller-Mundy[9].

Who was Charles FitzRoy married to?

Charles FitzRoy's spouses include Margaret Gordon Milligan[10] and Lady Mary Lennox[11].

What did Charles FitzRoy do for work?

Charles FitzRoy worked as politician[6].

Where did Charles FitzRoy go to school?

Charles FitzRoy was educated at Harrow School[21].

What awards did Charles FitzRoy receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
    Participated in conflict Napoleonic Wars
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