Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater

British noble (1736-1803)
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Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater

Summary

Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater is a human[1]. He was born on May 21, 1736[2]. He passed away in London[3]. He died on March 8, 1803[4]. He worked as a businessperson[5], politician[6], and entrepreneur[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater passed away in London[3].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater was born on May 21, 1736[2].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater died on March 8, 1803[4].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul (Church of England), Little Gaddesden[9].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's father was Scroop Egerton, 1st Duke of Bridgewater[10].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's mother was Rachael Russell[11].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater worked as a businessperson[5].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's professions included politician[6].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's field of work was politics[13].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's field of work was state administration[14].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's field of work was ship canal[15].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's field of work was water transport[16].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's field of work was inland water transport[17].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's field of work was art collector[18].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater is Bridgewater Collection[20].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater is recorded as male[21].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's noble title is recorded as Duke of Bridgewater[23].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's Commons category is recorded as Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater[24].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's family name is recorded as Egerton[25].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's given name is recorded as Francis[26].
  • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's work location is recorded as England[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater was born on May 21, 1736[2]. His father was Scroop Egerton, 1st Duke of Bridgewater[10]. His mother was Rachael Russell[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[5], politician[6], and entrepreneur[7]. Fields of work include politics[13], an academic discipline[28]; state administration[14]; ship canal[15]; water transport[16], an economic activity[29]; inland water transport[17]; and art collector[18], an occupation[30]. Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater is Bridgewater Collection[20].

Death and Burial

Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater died on March 8, 1803[4]. He died in London[3]. He is buried at Church of St Peter and St Paul (Church of England), Little Gaddesden[9].

Why It Matters

Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where did Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater die?

Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater passed away in London[3].

Who were Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's parents?

Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's father was Scroop Egerton, 1st Duke of Bridgewater[10]. Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater's mother was Rachael Russell[11].

What did Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater do for work?

Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater worked as businessperson[5], politician[6], and entrepreneur[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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