Edward Despard

British army officer, ringleader of the Despard Plot
Person human Q5342574
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Edward Despard

Summary

Edward Despard is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1751[2]. He died on February 21, 1803[3]. He worked as a revolutionary[4], military officer[5], and colonel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Despard was born on January 1, 1751[2].
  • Edward Despard was born on March 6, 1751[8].
  • Edward Despard died on February 21, 1803[3].
  • Edward Despard died on 1803[9].
  • Edward Despard was married to Catherine Despard[10].
  • Edward Despard held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Edward Despard held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Edward Despard held citizenship in Ireland[13].
  • Edward Despard's professions included revolutionary[4].
  • Edward Despard worked as a military officer[5].
  • Edward Despard worked as a colonel[6].
  • Edward Despard was a member of Society of United Irishmen[14].
  • Edward Despard is recorded as male[15].
  • Edward Despard's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edward Despard's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[17].
  • Edward Despard's Commons category is recorded as Edward Despard[18].
  • Edward Despard's family name is recorded as Despard[19].
  • Edward Despard's given name is recorded as Edward[20].
  • Edward Despard's given name is recorded as Edward-George[21].
  • Edward Despard's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Edward Despard's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Edward Despard's participant in is recorded as Despard Plot[24].
  • Edward Despard's sibling is recorded as John Despard[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1751[2] and March 6, 1751[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include revolutionary[4], military officer[5], and colonel[6].

Personal Life

Edward Despard was married to Catherine Despard[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 21, 1803[3] and 1803[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Despard ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Who was Edward Despard married to?

Edward Despard's spouses include Catherine Despard[10].

What did Edward Despard do for work?

Edward Despard worked as revolutionary[4], military officer[5], and colonel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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