Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough

Summary

Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough is a human^[1]. Born in Cork^[2], he… he was born on +1851-03-01T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in Cork^[4]. He died on +1920-12-01T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a historian^[6], politician^[7], aristocrat^[8], and barrister^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Cork^[2], Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough…
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough passed away in Cork^[4].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough was born on +1851-03-01T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough died on +1920-12-01T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's father was Walter Ponsonby, 7th Earl of Bessborough^[11].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's mother was Lady Louisa Eliot^[12].
• Among Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's spouses was Blanche Vere Guest^[13].
• A child of Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough was Vere Ponsonby, 9th Earl of Bessborough^[14].
• A child of Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough was Olwen Ponsonby^[15].
• A child of Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough was Lady Helena Ponsonby^[16].
• A child of Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough was Myles Ponsonby^[17].
• A child of Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough was Bertie Ponsonby^[18].
• A child of Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough was Lady Gweneth Ponsonby^[19].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[20].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's professions included historian^[6].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's professions included politician^[7].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's professions included aristocrat^[8].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's professions included barrister^[9].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough held the position of member of the House of Lords^[21].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough received the Companion of the Order of the Bath^[22].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[23].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's image is recorded as Duncannon.jpg^[24].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough is recorded as male^[25].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's coat of arms image is recorded as Coat of arms of Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough.svg^[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough was born in Cork^[2]. He was born on +1851-03-01T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Walter Ponsonby, 7th Earl of Bessborough^[11]. His mother was Lady Louisa Eliot^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian^[6], politician^[7], aristocrat^[8], and barrister^[9]. Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough held the position of member of the House of Lords^[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath^[22], a grade of an order^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1815^[30] and Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[23], a grade of an order^[31], in United Kingdom^[32].

Personal Life

Among Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's spouses was Blanche Vere Guest^[13]. Children include Vere Ponsonby, 9th Earl of Bessborough^[14], a politician^[33], 1880–1956^[34], of United Kingdom^[35], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[36]; Olwen Ponsonby^[15], an actor^[37], 1876–1927^[38]; Lady Helena Ponsonby^[16], an aristocrat^[39], 1878–1962^[40]; Myles Ponsonby^[17], an aristocrat^[41], 1881–1915^[42]; Bertie Ponsonby^[18], 1885–1967^[43]; and Lady Gweneth Ponsonby^[19], an aristocrat^[44], 1888–1984^[45].

Death and Burial

Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough died on +1920-12-01T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Cork^[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

FAQs

Where was Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough born?

Born in Cork^[2], Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough…

Where did Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough die?

Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough died in Cork^[4].

Who were Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's parents?

Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's father was Walter Ponsonby, 7th Earl of Bessborough^[11]. Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's mother was Lady Louisa Eliot^[12].

Who was Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough married to?

Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough's spouses include Blanche Vere Guest^[13].

What did Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough do for work?

Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough worked as historian^[6], politician^[7], aristocrat^[8], and barrister^[9].

What awards did Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath^[22] and Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[23].