Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey

British Army general (1729-1807)
Person human Q320300
Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey
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Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey

Summary

Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey is a human[1]. Born in Northumberland[2], he… he was born on October 23, 1729[3]. He passed away in Northumberland[4]. He died on November 14, 1807[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Northumberland[2], Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey…
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey passed away in Northumberland[4].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey was born on October 23, 1729[3].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey died on November 14, 1807[5].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's father was Sir Henry Grey, 1st Baronet[9].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's mother was Hannah Wood[10].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey was married to Elizabeth Grey, Countess Grey[11].
  • A child of Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey was Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey[12].
  • A child of Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey was Lady Elizabeth Grey[13].
  • A child of Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey was Lady Hannah Grey[14].
  • A child of Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey was Henry George Grey[15].
  • A child of Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey was Sir George Grey, 1st Baronet[16].
  • A child of Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey was William Grey[17].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • English was Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's native language[19].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's professions included military officer[7].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey received the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey is recorded as male[23].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's noble title is recorded as Earl Grey[25].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's noble title is recorded as Baron Grey[26].
  • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's noble title is recorded as Viscount Howick[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Northumberland[2], Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey… he was born on October 23, 1729[3]. His father was Sir Henry Grey, 1st Baronet[9]. His mother was Hannah Wood[10]. English was his native language[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29] and member of the House of Lords[21], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1801[32].

Recognition

Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey received the Order of the Bath[22].

Personal Life

Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey was married to Elizabeth Grey, Countess Grey[11]. Children include Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey[12], a politician[33], 1764–1845[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35], awarded the Order of the Garter[36]; Lady Elizabeth Grey[13], 1771–1846[37]; Lady Hannah Grey[14], 1785–1832[38]; Henry George Grey[15], a military leader[39], 1766–1845[40], awarded the Order of the Bath[41]; Sir George Grey, 1st Baronet[16], 1767–1828[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[44]; and William Grey[17], 1777–1817[45].

Death and Burial

Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey died on November 14, 1807[5]. He died in Northumberland[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey born?

Born in Northumberland[2], Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey…

Where did Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey die?

Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey died in Northumberland[4].

Who were Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's parents?

Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's father was Sir Henry Grey, 1st Baronet[9]. Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's mother was Hannah Wood[10].

Who was Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey married to?

Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey's spouses include Elizabeth Grey, Countess Grey[11].

What did Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey do for work?

Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey receive?

Honors received include Order of the Bath[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Child Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, Lady Elizabeth Grey, Lady Hannah Grey +4
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02242169
    Family name Grey
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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