Charles Hanbury Williams

British politician, diplomat and poet (1708-1759)
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Charles Hanbury Williams
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Charles Hanbury Williams

Summary

Charles Hanbury Williams is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 8, 1708[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 2, 1759[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Hanbury Williams was born in London[2].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams passed away in London[4].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams was born on December 8, 1708[3].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams died on November 2, 1759[5].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams's father was John Hanbury[10].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams's mother was Bridget Ayscough[11].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams was married to Lady Frances Coningsby[12].
  • A child of Charles Hanbury Williams was Charlotte Hanbury-Williams[13].
  • A child of Charles Hanbury Williams was Frances Hanbury-Williams[14].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams's professions included politician[7].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams's professions included writer[8].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams held the position of ambassador[16].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Russian Empire[21].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams's education included a stint at Eton College[22].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams was a member of White's[24].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams is recorded as male[25].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Charles Hanbury Williams's Commons category is recorded as Charles Hanbury Williams[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Charles Hanbury Williams… he was born on December 8, 1708[3]. His father was John Hanbury[10]. His mother was Bridget Ayscough[11].

Education

Charles Hanbury Williams's education included a stint at Eton College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include ambassador[16], a diplomatic rank[28]; member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[17]; member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[18]; member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[19]; member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; and ambassador of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Russian Empire[21], a historical position[29], in Russian Empire[30], founded in 1721[31].

Recognition

Charles Hanbury Williams received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[23].

Personal Life

Charles Hanbury Williams was married to Lady Frances Coningsby[12]. Children include Charlotte Hanbury-Williams[13], of United Kingdom[32] and Frances Hanbury-Williams[14], 1735–1759[33], of Kingdom of Great Britain[34].

Death and Burial

Charles Hanbury Williams died on November 2, 1759[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Hanbury Williams ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Charles Hanbury Williams born?

Charles Hanbury Williams was born in London[2].

Where did Charles Hanbury Williams die?

Charles Hanbury Williams passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles Hanbury Williams's parents?

Charles Hanbury Williams's father was John Hanbury[10]. Charles Hanbury Williams's mother was Bridget Ayscough[11].

Who was Charles Hanbury Williams married to?

Charles Hanbury Williams's spouses include Lady Frances Coningsby[12].

What did Charles Hanbury Williams do for work?

Charles Hanbury Williams worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

Where did Charles Hanbury Williams go to school?

Charles Hanbury Williams was educated at Eton College[22].

What awards did Charles Hanbury Williams receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, politician, writer
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  2. 19d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Family name Williams
    Member of White's
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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