Edward Pakenham

British general and politician (1778-1815)
Person human Q1293005
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Summary

Edward Pakenham is a human[1]. He was born in County Westmeath[2]. He was born on March 19, 1778[3]. He passed away in St. Bernard Parish[4]. He died on January 8, 1815[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (694 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in County Westmeath[2].
  • Edward Pakenham was born in Tullynally Castle[9].
  • Edward Pakenham passed away in St. Bernard Parish[4].
  • Edward Pakenham was born on March 19, 1778[3].
  • Edward Pakenham died on January 8, 1815[5].
  • Burial took place at Killucan and Rathwire[10].
  • Edward Pakenham's father was Edward Pakenham, 2nd Baron Longford[11].
  • Edward Pakenham's mother was Catherine Rowley[12].
  • Edward Pakenham held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Edward Pakenham held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Edward Pakenham's professions included military officer[6].
  • Edward Pakenham worked as a politician[7].
  • Edward Pakenham held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[15].
  • Edward Pakenham's education included a stint at The Royal School, Armagh[16].
  • Edward Pakenham received the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Edward Pakenham received the Army Gold Medal[18].
  • Edward Pakenham is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Pakenham's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Pakenham's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Edward Pakenham's Commons category is recorded as Edward Pakenham[22].
  • Edward Pakenham's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[23].
  • Edward Pakenham's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[24].
  • Edward Pakenham was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[25].
  • Edward Pakenham was part of the conflict War of 1812[26].
  • Edward Pakenham's family name is recorded as Pakenham[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include County Westmeath[2], a county of Ireland[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1542[30] and Tullynally Castle[9], a castle[31], in Ireland[32]. Edward Pakenham was born on March 19, 1778[3]. His father was he, 2nd Baron Longford[11]. His mother was Catherine Rowley[12].

Education

Edward Pakenham was educated at The Royal School, Armagh[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Edward Pakenham held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Bath[17], an order of chivalry[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1725[35] and Army Gold Medal[18], a military decoration[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1810[38].

Death and Burial

Edward Pakenham died on January 8, 1815[5]. He died in St. Bernard Parish[4]. Burial took place at Killucan and Rathwire[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Pakenham ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (694 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Edward Pakenham born?

Edward Pakenham's place of birth was County Westmeath[2].

Where did Edward Pakenham die?

Edward Pakenham died in St. Bernard Parish[4].

Who were Edward Pakenham's parents?

Edward Pakenham's father was Edward Pakenham, 2nd Baron Longford[11]. Edward Pakenham's mother was Catherine Rowley[12].

What did Edward Pakenham do for work?

Edward Pakenham worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Edward Pakenham go to school?

Edward Pakenham was educated at The Royal School, Armagh[16].

What awards did Edward Pakenham receive?

Honors received include Order of the Bath[17] and Army Gold Medal[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . 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. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → County Westmeath, Tullynally Castle
    Wikipedia languages → ['de', 'en', 'fa', 'fr', 'ru', 'sv']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Father → Edward Pakenham, 2nd Baron Longford
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
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