Edward Boscawen

Royal Navy admiral (1711-1761)
Person human Q695276
Edward Boscawen
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Edward Boscawen

Summary

Edward Boscawen is a human[1]. Born in Tregothnan[2], he… he was born on August 19, 1711[3]. He died in Surrey[4]. He died on January 10, 1761[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (278 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Boscawen was born in Tregothnan[2].
  • Edward Boscawen passed away in Surrey[4].
  • Edward Boscawen was born on August 19, 1711[3].
  • Edward Boscawen died on January 10, 1761[5].
  • Burial took place at St Michael Penkevil[9].
  • Edward Boscawen's father was Hugh Boscawen, 1st Viscount Falmouth[10].
  • Edward Boscawen's mother was Charlotte Godfrey[11].
  • Among Edward Boscawen's spouses was Frances Boscawen[12].
  • A child of Edward Boscawen was George Boscawen, 3rd Viscount Falmouth[13].
  • A child of Edward Boscawen was Frances Leveson-Gower[14].
  • A child of Edward Boscawen was Elizabeth Boscawen[15].
  • A child of Edward Boscawen was unknown son Boscawen[16].
  • A child of Edward Boscawen was unknown son Boscawen[17].
  • A child of Edward Boscawen was William Glanville Boscawen[18].
  • Edward Boscawen held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Edward Boscawen's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Boscawen worked as a naval officer[7].
  • Edward Boscawen held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Edward Boscawen held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • Edward Boscawen held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • Edward Boscawen held the position of First Sea Lord[23].
  • Edward Boscawen is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Boscawen's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Boscawen's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[26].
  • Edward Boscawen's Commons category is recorded as Edward Boscawen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tregothnan[2], Edward Boscawen… he was born on August 19, 1711[3]. His father was Hugh Boscawen, 1st Viscount Falmouth[10]. His mother was Charlotte Godfrey[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and naval officer[7]. Positions held include member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[21]; member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[22]; and First Sea Lord[23], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30].

Personal Life

Edward Boscawen was married to Frances Boscawen[12]. Children include George Boscawen, 3rd Viscount Falmouth[13], a military officer[31], 1758–1808[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33]; Frances Leveson-Gower[14], 1746–1813[34]; Elizabeth Boscawen[15], 1747–1828[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36]; unknown son Boscawen[16]; and William Glanville Boscawen[18].

Death and Burial

Edward Boscawen died on January 10, 1761[5]. He passed away in Surrey[4]. Burial took place at St Michael Penkevil[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Boscawen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (278 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Edward Boscawen born?

Edward Boscawen's place of birth was Tregothnan[2].

Where did Edward Boscawen die?

Edward Boscawen died in Surrey[4].

Who were Edward Boscawen's parents?

Edward Boscawen's father was Hugh Boscawen, 1st Viscount Falmouth[10]. Edward Boscawen's mother was Charlotte Godfrey[11].

Who was Edward Boscawen married to?

Edward Boscawen's spouses include Frances Boscawen[12].

What did Edward Boscawen do for work?

Edward Boscawen worked as politician[6] and naval officer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, naval officer
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Military branch Royal Navy
    Honorific prefix The Honourable
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