FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan
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Summary
FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was born on September 30, 1788[1], in Badminton[2]. He died on June 29, 1855[3], in Sevastopol[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], military officer[7], and general field marshal[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,925 views/month, #6,974 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: June 28, 1855[10]
- Place of burial: St Michael and All Angels Church, Badminton[11]
- Father: Henry Somerset, 5th Duke of Beaufort[12]
- Mother: Elizabeth Boscawen[13]
- Spouse: Lady Emily Wellesley-Pole[14]
- Child: Richard Somerset, 2nd Baron Raglan[15], Charlotte Caroline Elizabeth Somerset[16], Arthur William FitzRoy Somerset[17], Frederick John Fitzroy Somerset[18], Katherine Anne Emily Cecilia Somerset[19]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20], Kingdom of Great Britain[21]
- Position held: member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], member of the House of Lords[23], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[24], member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], Master-General of the Ordnance[26]
- Employer: Foreign Office[27]
- Educated at: Westminster School[28]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[29], Order of St. George, 4th class[30], Waterloo Medal[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Family: House of Beaufort[33], House of Somerset[34]
- Noble title: Baron Raglan[35]
- Member of political party: Tories[36]
- Military branch: British Army[37]
- Commons category: FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan[38]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[39]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[40]
- Cause of death: dysentery[41], major depressive disorder[42]
- Participated in conflict: Crimean War[43], Napoleonic Wars[44]
- Family name: Somerset[45]
- Given name: FitzRoy[46]
- Work location: London[47]
- Allegiance: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan include raglan sleeve[49].
Why It Matters
FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for him include raglan sleeve[49].
FAQs
Where was FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan born?
FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's place of birth was Badminton[2].
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[12]. FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's mother was Elizabeth Boscawen[13].
Who was FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan married to?
FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan's spouses include Lady Emily Wellesley-Pole[14].
What did FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan do for work?
FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], military officer[7], and general field marshal[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[29], Order of St. George, 4th class[30], and Waterloo Medal[31].