Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe

British colonial governor (1785-1846)
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Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe
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Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe

Summary

Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kolkata[2]. He was born on January 30, 1785[3]. He passed away in Oakley[4]. He died on September 5, 1846[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (308 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe died in Oakley[4].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe was born on January 30, 1785[3].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe died on September 5, 1846[5].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's father was Sir Thomas Metcalfe, 1st Baronet[9].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's mother was Susannah Debonnaire[10].
  • A child of Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe was James Metcalfe[11].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's professions included politician[7].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe held the position of Governor-General of India[13].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe held the position of Governor General of the Province of Canada[14].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe held the position of Governor of Jamaica[15].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe was educated at Eton College[17].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe received the baronet[19].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's noble title is recorded as Baron Metcalfe[22].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's Commons category is recorded as Charles Theophilus Metcalfe[23].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's family name is recorded as Metcalfe[24].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's given name is recorded as Charles[25].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kolkata[2], Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe… he was born on January 30, 1785[3]. His father was Sir Thomas Metcalfe, 1st Baronet[9]. His mother was Susannah Debonnaire[10].

Education

Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe was educated at Eton College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Governor-General of India[13], a historical position[28], in British Raj[29]; Governor General of the Province of Canada[14], a position[30]; Governor of Jamaica[15], a position[31], in Jamaica[32]; and member of the House of Lords[16], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1801[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38] and baronet[19], an order of chivalry[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

A child of Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe was James Metcalfe[11].

Death and Burial

Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe died on September 5, 1846[5]. He passed away in Oakley[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (308 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe born?

Born in Kolkata[2], Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe…

Where did Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe die?

Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe died in Oakley[4].

Who were Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's parents?

Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's father was Sir Thomas Metcalfe, 1st Baronet[9]. Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe's mother was Susannah Debonnaire[10].

What did Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe do for work?

Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe go to school?

Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe was educated at Eton College[17].

What awards did Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18] and baronet[19].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Sir Thomas Metcalfe, 4th Baronet
    Mother Susannah Debonnaire
    Different from Charles Metcalfe
    Award received Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, baronet
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