Charles James Fox

British Whig statesman (1749–1806)
Person human Q438131
Charles James Fox
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Charles James Fox

Summary

Charles James Fox is a human[1]. His place of birth was Westminster[2]. He was born on January 24, 1749[3]. He died in Chiswick[4]. He died on September 13, 1806[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian[7], and abolitionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,063 views/month, #6,883 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Westminster[2], Charles James Fox…
  • Charles James Fox died in Chiswick[4].
  • Charles James Fox was born on January 24, 1749[3].
  • Charles James Fox was born on January 24, 1748[10].
  • Charles James Fox died on September 13, 1806[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[11].
  • Charles James Fox's father was Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland[12].
  • Charles James Fox's mother was Caroline Fox, 1st Baroness Holland[13].
  • Charles James Fox was married to Elizabeth Armtistead[14].
  • A child of Charles James Fox was unknown son Fox[15].
  • Charles James Fox held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • English was Charles James Fox's native language[17].
  • Charles James Fox worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles James Fox worked as a historian[7].
  • Charles James Fox worked as an abolitionist[8].
  • Charles James Fox's field of work was political activity[18].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[19].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of Leader of the House of Commons[20].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
  • Charles James Fox was educated at Eton College[25].
  • Charles James Fox was educated at Hertford College[26].
  • Charles James Fox was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles James Fox's place of birth was Westminster[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 24, 1749[3] and January 24, 1748[10]. His father was Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland[12]. His mother was Caroline Fox, 1st Baroness Holland[13]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Eton College[25], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Hertford College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1874[33], headquartered in Oxford[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian[7], and abolitionist[8]. Charles James Fox's field of work was political activity[18]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[19], a public office[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1782[37]; Leader of the House of Commons[20], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1721[40]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1802[48]; and member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[24].

Personal Life

Charles James Fox was married to Elizabeth Armtistead[14]. A child of him was unknown son Fox[15]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[49].

Death and Burial

Charles James Fox died on September 13, 1806[5]. He passed away in Chiswick[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[11].

Why It Matters

Charles James Fox ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,063 views/month, #6,883 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Charles James Fox born?

Charles James Fox was born in Westminster[2].

Where did Charles James Fox die?

Charles James Fox passed away in Chiswick[4].

Who were Charles James Fox's parents?

Charles James Fox's father was Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland[12]. Charles James Fox's mother was Caroline Fox, 1st Baroness Holland[13].

Who was Charles James Fox married to?

Charles James Fox's spouses include Elizabeth Armtistead[14].

What did Charles James Fox do for work?

Charles James Fox worked as politician[6], historian[7], and abolitionist[8].

Where did Charles James Fox go to school?

Charles James Fox was educated at Eton College[25] and Hertford College[26].

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  3. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, historian, abolitionist
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child unknown son Fox
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    Father Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland
    Writing language English
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