Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope

British scientist (1753-1816)
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Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope
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Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope

Summary

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1753-08-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Chevening[4]. He died on +1816-12-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], physicist[7], inventor[8], mathematician[9], and mechanic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's place of birth was London[2].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope passed away in Chevening[4].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope was born on +1753-08-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope died on +1816-12-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's father was Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl Stanhope[12].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's mother was Grizel Hamilton[13].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope was married to Louisa Stanhope, Countess Stanhope[14].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope was married to Hester Stanhope, Viscountess Mahon[15].
  • A child of Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope was Philip Henry Stanhope, 4th Earl Stanhope[16].
  • A child of Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope was Hester Stanhope[17].
  • A child of Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope was Griselda Stanhope[18].
  • A child of Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope was Lady Lucy Rachel Stanhope[19].
  • A child of Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope was Charles Banks Stanhope[20].
  • A child of Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope was James Hamilton Stanhope[21].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's professions included physicist[7].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope worked as an inventor[8].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's professions included mathematician[9].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's professions included mechanic[10].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's professions included naturalist[23].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's field of work was mathematics[24].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's field of work was physics[25].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's field of work was mechanics[26].
  • Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's field of work was natural science[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope… he was born on +1753-08-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl Stanhope[12]. His mother was Grizel Hamilton[13].

Education

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's education included a stint at Eton College[28]. He studied under Georges-Louis Le Sage[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], physicist[7], inventor[8], mathematician[9], mechanic[10], and naturalist[23]. Fields of work include mathematics[24], an academic discipline[30]; physics[25], a branch of science[31]; mechanics[26], a branch of physics[32]; natural science[27]; and politics[33], an academic discipline[34]. Positions held include ambassador[35], a diplomatic rank[36]; member of the House of Lords[37], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1801[40]; member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[41]; and member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[42].

Recognition

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope received the Fellow of the Royal Society[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Louisa Stanhope, Countess Stanhope[14], 1758–1829[44] and Hester Stanhope, Viscountess Mahon[15], 1755–1780[45]. Children include Philip Henry Stanhope, 4th Earl Stanhope[16], a politician[46], 1781–1855[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48]; Hester Stanhope[17], an explorer[49], 1776–1839[50], of Kingdom of Great Britain[51], specialised in travel[52]; Griselda Stanhope[18], 1778–1851[53]; Lady Lucy Rachel Stanhope[19], 1780–1814[54]; Charles Banks Stanhope[20], a military officer[55], 1785–1809[56]; and James Hamilton Stanhope[21], a politician[57], 1788–1825[58], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[59].

Death and Burial

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope died on +1816-12-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Chevening[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope include Stanhope lens[60].

Why It Matters

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

He is credited with the discovery of Stanhope lens[63]. Entities named for him include Stanhope lens[60].

FAQs

Where was Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope born?

Born in London[2], Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope…

Where did Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope die?

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope passed away in Chevening[4].

Who were Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's parents?

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's father was Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl Stanhope[12]. Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's mother was Grizel Hamilton[13].

Who was Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope married to?

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope's spouses include Louisa Stanhope, Countess Stanhope[14] and Hester Stanhope, Viscountess Mahon[15].

What did Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope do for work?

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope worked as politician[6], physicist[7], inventor[8], mathematician[9], and mechanic[10].

Where did Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope go to school?

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope was educated at Eton College[28].

What awards did Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[43].

What did Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope discover?

Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope is credited as discoverer of Stanhope lens[63].

References

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Class ancestry

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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