Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham

Governor-General, military leader, athlete, cricketer (1909-1977)
Person human Q336507
Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham
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Summary

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham is a human[1]. He was born in Kensington[2]. He was born on August 8, 1909[3]. He died in Marylebone[4]. He died on March 20, 1977[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and art collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was born in Kensington[2].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham passed away in Marylebone[4].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was born on August 8, 1909[3].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham died on March 20, 1977[5].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's father was John Lyttelton, 9th Viscount Cobham[11].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's mother was Violet Yolande Leonard[12].
  • Among Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's spouses was Elizabeth Lyttelton[13].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was John Lyttelton, 11th Viscount Cobham[14].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was Juliet Lyttelton[15].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was Catherine Lyttelton[16].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was Christopher Lyttelton, 12th Viscount Cobham[17].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was Richard Lyttelton[18].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was Nicholas Lyttelton[19].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham worked as a cricketer[6].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's professions included politician[7].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham worked as an aristocrat[8].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham worked as an art collector[9].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[21].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was educated at Eton College[24].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was educated at Trinity College[25].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[26].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kensington[2], Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham… he was born on August 8, 1909[3]. His father was John Lyttelton, 9th Viscount Cobham[11]. His mother was Violet Yolande Leonard[12].

Education

Educated at Eton College[24], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Trinity College[25], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and art collector[9]. Positions held include Governor-General of New Zealand[21], a position[35], in New Zealand[36], founded in 1841[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; and member of the House of Lords[23], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[26], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Order of the Garter[47]; honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand[48]; and Q141529077[49].

Personal Life

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was married to Elizabeth Lyttelton[13]. Children include John Lyttelton, 11th Viscount Cobham[14], a politician[50], 1943–2006[51], of United Kingdom[52]; Juliet Lyttelton[15], an aristocrat[53], b. 1944[54], of United Kingdom[55]; Catherine Lyttelton[16], an aristocrat[56], b. 1946[57], of United Kingdom[58]; Christopher Lyttelton, 12th Viscount Cobham[17], a land owner[59], b. 1947[60], of United Kingdom[61]; Richard Lyttelton[18], an aristocrat[62], b. 1949[63], of United Kingdom[64]; and Nicholas Lyttelton[19], an aristocrat[65], 1951–2014[66], of United Kingdom[67].

Death and Burial

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham died on March 20, 1977[5]. He passed away in Marylebone[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham include Lyttelton Peak[68], a mountain[69].

Why It Matters

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Entities named for him include Lyttelton Peak[68], a mountain[69].

FAQs

Where was Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham born?

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was born in Kensington[2].

Where did Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham die?

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham passed away in Marylebone[4].

Who were Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's parents?

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's father was John Lyttelton, 9th Viscount Cobham[11]. Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's mother was Violet Yolande Leonard[12].

Who was Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham married to?

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's spouses include Elizabeth Lyttelton[13].

What did Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham do for work?

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham worked as cricketer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and art collector[9].

Where did Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham go to school?

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was educated at Eton College[24] and Trinity College[25].

What awards did Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27], Order of the Garter[47], and honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand[48].

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  1. 16d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'cs', 'cy', 'de', 'en', 'fi', 'fr', 'he', 'it', 'ja', 'pl', '
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  2. 4w ago · DrThneed · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George, Order of the Garter +2
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Charles, John
    Member of sports team → Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Marylebone Cricket Club
    Spouse → Elizabeth Lyttelton
    Family name → Lyttelton
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