Edward Bligh

Irish politician and cricketer (1769-1840)
Person human Q5341919
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Edward Bligh

Summary

Edward Bligh is a human[1]. He was born on +1769-09-19T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1840-11-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a cricketer[4] and politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Edward Bligh was born on +1769-09-19T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Edward Bligh died on +1840-11-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Bligh's father was John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley[6].
  • Edward Bligh's mother was Mary Stoyte[7].
  • Edward Bligh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Edward Bligh held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Edward Bligh's professions included cricketer[4].
  • Edward Bligh worked as a politician[5].
  • Edward Bligh held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[10].
  • Edward Bligh's education included a stint at Eton College[11].
  • Edward Bligh is recorded as male[12].
  • Edward Bligh's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Edward Bligh's military branch is recorded as British Army[14].
  • Edward Bligh's sport is recorded as cricket[15].
  • Edward Bligh's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03grbt3[16].
  • Edward Bligh's family name is recorded as Bligh[17].
  • Edward Bligh's given name is recorded as Edward[18].
  • Edward Bligh's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000022216968567[19].
  • Edward Bligh's ESPNcricinfo.com player ID is recorded as 9810[20].
  • Edward Bligh's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Bligh-184[21].
  • Edward Bligh's WeRelate person ID is recorded as Edward_Bligh_(1)[22].
  • Edward Bligh's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p24113.htm#i241122[23].

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Origins and Family

Edward Bligh was born on +1769-09-19T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley[6]. His mother was Mary Stoyte[7].

Education

Edward Bligh's education included a stint at Eton College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[4] and politician[5]. Edward Bligh held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[10].

Death and Burial

Edward Bligh died on +1840-11-02T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Edward Bligh's parents?

Edward Bligh's father was John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley[6]. Edward Bligh's mother was Mary Stoyte[7].

What did Edward Bligh do for work?

Edward Bligh worked as cricketer[4] and politician[5].

Where did Edward Bligh go to school?

Edward Bligh was educated at Eton College[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

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