Charles Wager

Royal Navy admiral (1666-1743)
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Charles Wager

Summary

Charles Wager is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rochester[2]. He was born on February 24, 1666[3]. He died in Chelsea[4]. He died on May 24, 1743[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rochester[2], Charles Wager…
  • Charles Wager died in Chelsea[4].
  • Charles Wager was born on February 24, 1666[3].
  • Charles Wager died on May 24, 1743[5].
  • Charles Wager is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Charles Wager held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Charles Wager held citizenship in Kingdom of England[11].
  • Charles Wager worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Charles Wager worked as a politician[7].
  • Charles Wager held the position of ambassador[12].
  • Charles Wager held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Charles Wager held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Charles Wager held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Charles Wager held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Charles Wager held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Charles Wager received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Charles Wager is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles Wager's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles Wager's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[21].
  • Charles Wager's Commons category is recorded as Charles Wager[22].
  • Charles Wager's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[23].
  • Charles Wager's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • Charles Wager's commander of is recorded as Jamaica Station[25].
  • Charles Wager was part of the conflict War of the Spanish Succession[26].
  • Charles Wager's family name is recorded as Wager[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Wager was born in Rochester[2]. He was born on February 24, 1666[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include ambassador[12], a diplomatic rank[28]; member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[13]; member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[14]; member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[15]; member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[16]; and member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[17].

Recognition

Charles Wager received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Death and Burial

Charles Wager died on May 24, 1743[5]. He passed away in Chelsea[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Charles Wager ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Charles Wager born?

Born in Rochester[2], Charles Wager…

Where did Charles Wager die?

Charles Wager passed away in Chelsea[4].

What did Charles Wager do for work?

Charles Wager worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Charles Wager receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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