Charles Hardy

Admiral of the Royal Navy and governor of New York
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Charles Hardy

Summary

Charles Hardy is a human[1]. He was born in Portsmouth[2]. He was born on January 1, 1714[3]. He passed away in Spithead[4]. He died on May 18, 1780[5]. He worked as an executive officer[6], politician[7], and naval officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Hardy's place of birth was Portsmouth[2].
  • Charles Hardy died in Spithead[4].
  • Charles Hardy was born on January 1, 1714[3].
  • Charles Hardy was born on January 1, 1715[10].
  • Charles Hardy died on May 18, 1780[5].
  • Charles Hardy's father was Charles Hardy[11].
  • Charles Hardy's mother was Elizabeth Hardy[12].
  • Among Charles Hardy's spouses was Catherine Stanyan[13].
  • Among Charles Hardy's spouses was Mary Tate[14].
  • A child of Charles Hardy was Temple Hardy[15].
  • A child of Charles Hardy was Catherine Hardy[16].
  • Charles Hardy held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Charles Hardy worked as an executive officer[6].
  • Charles Hardy's professions included politician[7].
  • Charles Hardy's professions included naval officer[8].
  • Charles Hardy held the position of Colonial Governor of New York[18].
  • Charles Hardy held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • Charles Hardy held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Charles Hardy held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • Charles Hardy received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Charles Hardy is recorded as male[23].
  • Charles Hardy's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Charles Hardy's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[25].
  • Charles Hardy's Commons category is recorded as Charles Hardy (admiral)[26].
  • Charles Hardy's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Hardy's place of birth was Portsmouth[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1714[3] and January 1, 1715[10]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Hardy[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include executive officer[6], politician[7], and naval officer[8]. Positions held include Colonial Governor of New York[18], member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[19], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[20], and member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[21].

Recognition

Charles Hardy received the Knight Bachelor[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine Stanyan[13], 1727–1801[28] and Mary Tate[14]. Children include Temple Hardy[15], a military personnel[29], 1765–1814[30], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[31] and Catherine Hardy[16].

Death and Burial

Charles Hardy died on May 18, 1780[5]. He passed away in Spithead[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Hardy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Charles Hardy born?

Born in Portsmouth[2], Charles Hardy…

Where did Charles Hardy die?

Charles Hardy passed away in Spithead[4].

Who were Charles Hardy's parents?

Charles Hardy's father was Charles Hardy[11]. Charles Hardy's mother was Elizabeth Hardy[12].

Who was Charles Hardy married to?

Charles Hardy's spouses include Catherine Stanyan[13] and Mary Tate[14].

What did Charles Hardy do for work?

Charles Hardy worked as executive officer[6], politician[7], and naval officer[8].

What awards did Charles Hardy receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . recherche.bar.admin.ch. Retrieved . recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Portsmouth
    Child Temple Hardy, Catherine Hardy
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Position held Colonial Governor of New York, member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain +1
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