Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham

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

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], and aristocrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]

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[10].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's mother was Violet Yolande Leonard[11].
  • Among Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's spouses was Elizabeth Lyttelton[12].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was John Lyttelton, 11th Viscount Cobham[13].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was Juliet Lyttelton[14].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was Catherine Lyttelton[15].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was Christopher Lyttelton, 12th Viscount Cobham[16].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was Richard Lyttelton[17].
  • A child of Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was Nicholas Lyttelton[18].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • 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 held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[20].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was educated at Eton College[23].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was educated at Trinity College[24].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].
  • Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham received the Order of the Garter[27].

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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[10]. His mother was Violet Yolande Leonard[11].

Education

Educated at Eton College[23], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Trinity College[24], 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], and aristocrat[8]. Positions held include Governor-General of New Zealand[20], a position[35], in New Zealand[36], founded in 1841[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; and member of the House of Lords[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Order of the Garter[27]; and honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand[47].

Personal Life

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was married to Elizabeth Lyttelton[12]. Children include John Lyttelton, 11th Viscount Cobham[13], a politician[48], 1943–2006[49], of United Kingdom[50]; Juliet Lyttelton[14], an aristocrat[51], b. 1944[52], of United Kingdom[53]; Catherine Lyttelton[15], an aristocrat[54], b. 1946[55], of United Kingdom[56]; Christopher Lyttelton, 12th Viscount Cobham[16], a land owner[57], b. 1947[58], of United Kingdom[59]; Richard Lyttelton[17], an aristocrat[60], b. 1949[61], of United Kingdom[62]; and Nicholas Lyttelton[18], an aristocrat[63], 1951–2014[64], of United Kingdom[65].

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[66], a mountain[67].

Why It Matters

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

Entities named for him include Lyttelton Peak[66], a mountain[67].

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

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

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham's spouses include Elizabeth Lyttelton[12].

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

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

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

Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham was educated at Eton College[23] and Trinity College[24].

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

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], Order of the Garter[27], and honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand[47].

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  1. 6w 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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