Edward Vernon

Royal Navy admiral (1684-1757)
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Edward Vernon

Summary

Edward Vernon is a human[1]. Born in Westminster[2], he… he was born on November 12, 1684[3]. He passed away in Nacton[4]. He died on October 30, 1757[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (335 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Westminster[2], Edward Vernon…
  • Edward Vernon died in Nacton[4].
  • Edward Vernon was born on November 12, 1684[3].
  • Edward Vernon died on October 30, 1757[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Edward Vernon's father was James Vernon[10].
  • Edward Vernon's mother was Mary Buck[11].
  • Edward Vernon held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Edward Vernon's professions included naval officer[6].
  • Edward Vernon's professions included politician[7].
  • Edward Vernon held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Edward Vernon held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Edward Vernon held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Edward Vernon held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Edward Vernon held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Edward Vernon was educated at Westminster School[18].
  • Edward Vernon is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Vernon's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Vernon's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[21].
  • Edward Vernon's Commons category is recorded as Edward Vernon[22].
  • Edward Vernon's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the White[23].
  • Edward Vernon's military, police or special rank is recorded as Vice-Admiral of the Red[24].
  • Edward Vernon's military, police or special rank is recorded as Vice-Admiral of the White[25].
  • Edward Vernon's military, police or special rank is recorded as Vice-Admiral of the Blue[26].
  • Edward Vernon's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Vernon was born in Westminster[2]. He was born on November 12, 1684[3]. His father was James Vernon[10]. His mother was Mary Buck[11].

Education

Edward Vernon's education included a stint at Westminster School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[13], member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[14], member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[16], and member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[17].

Death and Burial

Edward Vernon died on October 30, 1757[5]. He died in Nacton[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Vernon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (335 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Edward Vernon born?

Edward Vernon was born in Westminster[2].

Where did Edward Vernon die?

Edward Vernon died in Nacton[4].

Who were Edward Vernon's parents?

Edward Vernon's father was James Vernon[10]. Edward Vernon's mother was Mary Buck[11].

What did Edward Vernon do for work?

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

Where did Edward Vernon go to school?

Edward Vernon was educated at Westminster School[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation naval officer, politician
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32149|batch #32149]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (33)"
  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Vernon
    Participated in conflict War of the Spanish Succession
    Mother Mary Buck
    Conflict
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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