Charles Whitworth

British politician, died 1778
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Charles Whitworth

Summary

Charles Whitworth is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1714[2]. He died on January 1, 1778[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Charles Whitworth was born on January 1, 1714[2].
  • Charles Whitworth died on January 1, 1778[3].
  • Charles Whitworth's father was Francis Whitworth[6].
  • Among Charles Whitworth's spouses was Martha Shelley[7].
  • A child of Charles Whitworth was Charles Whitworth, 1st Earl Whitworth[8].
  • A child of Charles Whitworth was Catharine Whitworth[9].
  • A child of Charles Whitworth was Priscilla Whitworth[10].
  • A child of Charles Whitworth was Anna Barbara Whitworth[11].
  • Charles Whitworth worked as a politician[4].
  • Charles Whitworth held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • Charles Whitworth held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Charles Whitworth held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Charles Whitworth held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Charles Whitworth held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Charles Whitworth's education included a stint at Westminster School[17].
  • Charles Whitworth received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Charles Whitworth is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles Whitworth's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles Whitworth's family name is recorded as Whitworth[21].
  • Charles Whitworth's given name is recorded as Charles[22].
  • Charles Whitworth's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Charles Whitworth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Whitworth was born on January 1, 1714[2]. His father was Francis Whitworth[6].

Education

Charles Whitworth was educated at Westminster School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Whitworth's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[12], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[13], member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[14], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[15], and member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[16].

Recognition

Charles Whitworth received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

Among Charles Whitworth's spouses was Martha Shelley[7]. Children include he, 1st Earl Whitworth[8], a diplomat[25], 1752–1825[26], of Kingdom of Great Britain[27]; Catharine Whitworth[9]; Priscilla Whitworth[10]; and Anna Barbara Whitworth[11], 1764–1814[28].

Death and Burial

Charles Whitworth died on January 1, 1778[3].

Why It Matters

Charles Whitworth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Charles Whitworth's parents?

Charles Whitworth's father was Francis Whitworth[6].

Who was Charles Whitworth married to?

Charles Whitworth's spouses include Martha Shelley[7].

What did Charles Whitworth do for work?

Charles Whitworth worked as politician[4].

Where did Charles Whitworth go to school?

Charles Whitworth was educated at Westminster School[17].

What awards did Charles Whitworth receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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