FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan

British politician (1788-1855)
Person human Q335138
FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan
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FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan

Summary

FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Badminton[2]. He was born on September 30, 1788[3]. He died in Sevastopol[4]. He died on June 28, 1855[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (876 views/month, #6,974 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Badminton[2], FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan…
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan passed away in Sevastopol[4].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was born on September 30, 1788[3].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan died on June 28, 1855[5].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan is buried at St Michael and All Angels Church, Badminton[10].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's father was Henry Somerset, 5th Duke of Beaufort[11].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's mother was Elizabeth Boscawen[12].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was married to Lady Emily Wellesley-Pole[13].
  • A child of FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was Richard Somerset, 2nd Baron Raglan[14].
  • A child of FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was Charlotte Caroline Elizabeth Somerset[15].
  • A child of FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was Arthur William FitzRoy Somerset[16].
  • A child of FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was Frederick John Fitzroy Somerset[17].
  • A child of FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was Katherine Anne Emily Cecilia Somerset[18].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's professions included politician[6].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan worked as a military personnel[7].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan worked as a military officer[8].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan held the position of Master-General of the Ordnance[26].
  • FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was employed by Foreign Office[27].

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Origins and Family

FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was born in Badminton[2]. He was born on September 30, 1788[3]. His father was Henry Somerset, 5th Duke of Beaufort[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Boscawen[12].

Education

FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was educated at Westminster School[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8]. Among FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's employers was Foreign Office[27]. Positions held include member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1818[31]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1801[34]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1826[39]; and Master-General of the Ordnance[26], a military position[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[41], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1815[44]; Order of St. George, 4th class[45]; and Waterloo Medal[46].

Personal Life

Among FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's spouses was Lady Emily Wellesley-Pole[13]. Children include Richard Somerset, 2nd Baron Raglan[14], 1817–1884[47]; Charlotte Caroline Elizabeth Somerset[15], 1815–1906[48]; Arthur William FitzRoy Somerset[16], 1816–1845[49]; Frederick John Fitzroy Somerset[17], 1821–1824[50]; and Katherine Anne Emily Cecilia Somerset[18], 1824–1915[51]. He was affiliated with the Tories[52].

Death and Burial

FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan died on June 28, 1855[5]. He died in Sevastopol[4]. Recorded cause of death include dysentery[53] and major depressive disorder[54]. He is buried at St Michael and All Angels Church, Badminton[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan include raglan sleeve[55].

Why It Matters

FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (876 views/month, #6,974 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include raglan sleeve[55].

FAQs

Where was FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan born?

Born in Badminton[2], FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan…

Where did FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan die?

FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan passed away in Sevastopol[4].

Who were FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's parents?

FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's father was Henry Somerset, 5th Duke of Beaufort[11]. FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's mother was Elizabeth Boscawen[12].

Who was FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan married to?

FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's spouses include Lady Emily Wellesley-Pole[13].

What did FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan do for work?

FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8].

Where did FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan go to school?

FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was educated at Westminster School[28].

What awards did FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[41], Order of St. George, 4th class[45], and Waterloo Medal[46].

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  32. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

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