Charles James Fox

British Whig statesman (1749–1806)
Person human Q438131
Charles James Fox
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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 (1,429 views/month, #6,883 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Westminster[2].
  • 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 was born on January 1, 1849[11].
  • Charles James Fox died on September 13, 1806[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].
  • Charles James Fox's father was Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland[13].
  • Charles James Fox's mother was Caroline Fox, 1st Baroness Holland[14].
  • Among Charles James Fox's spouses was Elizabeth Armtistead[15].
  • A child of Charles James Fox was unknown son Fox[16].
  • Charles James Fox held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • English was Charles James Fox's native language[18].
  • Charles James Fox worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles James Fox worked as a historian[7].
  • Charles James Fox worked as a abolitionist[8].
  • Charles James Fox's field of work was political activity[19].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[20].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of Leader of the House of Commons[21].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Charles James Fox held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[25].
  • Charles James Fox was educated at Eton College[26].
  • Charles James Fox was educated at Hertford College[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], January 24, 1748[10], and January 1, 1849[11]. His father was Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland[13]. His mother was Caroline Fox, 1st Baroness Holland[14]. English was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Eton College[26], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Hertford College[27], 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[19]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[20], a public office[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1782[37]; Leader of the House of Commons[21], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1721[40]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1802[48]; and member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[25].

Personal Life

Charles James Fox was married to Elizabeth Armtistead[15]. A child of him was unknown son Fox[16]. 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[12].

Why It Matters

Charles James Fox ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,429 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 33 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[13]. Charles James Fox's mother was Caroline Fox, 1st Baroness Holland[14].

Who was Charles James Fox married to?

Charles James Fox's spouses include Elizabeth Armtistead[15].

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[26] and Hertford College[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [26] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  15. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [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. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 8w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 10w ago · Beavercount · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by → Charles James Fox, The Hon. Charles James Fox, MP (1749–1806) (after Sir Joshua Reynolds), The Hon. Charles James Fox MP (1749-1806) (after Sir Joshua Reynolds) +3
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  6. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, historian, abolitionist
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  11. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → unknown son Fox
    Instance of → human
    Father → Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland
    Writing language → English
    + 33 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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