Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer

English politician (1656-1707)
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Summary

Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer is a human[1]. He was born on August 19, 1656[2]. He died on September 15, 1707[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer was born on August 19, 1656[2].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer died on September 15, 1707[3].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's father was Sir Christopher Wandesford, 1st Bt.[6].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's mother was Eleanor Lowther[7].
  • Among Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's spouses was Elizabeth Montagu[8].
  • A child of Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer was Christopher Wandesford[9].
  • A child of Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer was George Wandesford, 4th Viscount Castlecomer[10].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's professions included politician[4].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[11].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[13].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer held the position of Member of the 1680-81 Parliament[14].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer held the position of Member of the 1681 Parliament[15].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer held the position of High Sheriff of Yorkshire[16].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[17].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer was a member of Exclusion Bill Parliament[18].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer is recorded as male[19].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's noble title is recorded as Viscount Castlecomer[21].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's noble title is recorded as baronet[22].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's family name is recorded as Wandesford[23].
  • Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's given name is recorded as Christopher[24].

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Origins and Family

Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer was born on August 19, 1656[2]. His father was Sir Christopher Wandesford, 1st Bt.[6]. His mother was Eleanor Lowther[7].

Education

Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[17].

Career and Affiliations

Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[11]; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[13]; Member of the 1680-81 Parliament[14]; Member of the 1681 Parliament[15]; and High Sheriff of Yorkshire[16], a historical position[25], in United Kingdom[26].

Personal Life

Among Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's spouses was Elizabeth Montagu[8]. Children include Christopher Wandesford[9], a politician[27], 1684–1719[28] and George Wandesford, 4th Viscount Castlecomer[10], 1687–1751[29].

Death and Burial

Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer died on September 15, 1707[3].

Why It Matters

Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

FAQs

Who were Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's parents?

Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's father was Sir Christopher Wandesford, 1st Bt.[6]. Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's mother was Eleanor Lowther[7].

Who was Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer married to?

Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer's spouses include Elizabeth Montagu[8].

What did Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer do for work?

Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer worked as politician[4].

Where did Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer go to school?

Christopher Wandesford, 1st Viscount Castlecomer was educated at University of Cambridge[17].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Noble title → Viscount Castlecomer, baronet
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    History of parliament id → 1660-1690/member/wandesford-christopher-1656-1707
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