Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds

British politician (1751-1799)
Person human Q333862
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Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds

Summary

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds is a human[1]. He was born in Thurso[2]. He was born on January 29, 1751[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 31, 1799[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was born in Thurso[2].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds passed away in London[4].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was born on January 29, 1751[3].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds died on January 31, 1799[5].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds's father was Thomas Osborne, 4th Duke of Leeds[8].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds's mother was Mary Osborne, Duchess of Leeds[9].
  • Among Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds's spouses was Amelia Osborne, Marchioness of Carmarthen[10].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was married to Catherine Osborne, Duchess of Leeds[11].
  • A child of Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was Francis Osborne, 1st Baron Godolphin[12].
  • A child of Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was George Osborne, 6th Duke of Leeds[13].
  • A child of Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was Catherine Osborne[14].
  • A child of Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was Mary Pelham, Countess of Chichester[15].
  • A child of Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was Lord Sidney Osborne[16].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds worked as a politician[6].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[18].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[19].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire[22].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire[23].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was educated at Christ Church[24].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds's education included a stint at Westminster School[25].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds received the Order of the Garter[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds's place of birth was Thurso[2]. He was born on January 29, 1751[3]. His father was Thomas Osborne, 4th Duke of Leeds[8]. His mother was Mary Osborne, Duchess of Leeds[9].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[24], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Westminster School[25], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1179[34].

Career and Affiliations

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[18], a public office[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1782[37]; Leader of the House of Lords[19], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1721[40]; member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[21]; and Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire[22], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Order of the Garter[27], an order of chivalry[45], in Kingdom of England[46], founded in 1348[47]; and baronet[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Amelia Osborne, Marchioness of Carmarthen[10], a poet[49], 1754–1784[50], of Kingdom of Great Britain[51], specialised in poetry[52] and Catherine Osborne, Duchess of Leeds[11], 1764–1837[53], of Kingdom of Great Britain[54]. Children include Francis Osborne, 1st Baron Godolphin[12], a politician[55], 1777–1850[56], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[57]; George Osborne, 6th Duke of Leeds[13], a politician[58], 1775–1838[59], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[60], awarded the Knight of the Garter[61]; Catherine Osborne[14], 1798–1878[62]; Mary Pelham, Countess of Chichester[15], 1776–1862[63]; and Lord Sidney Osborne[16], 1789–1861[64]. Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was affiliated with the Tories[65].

Death and Burial

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds died on January 31, 1799[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds born?

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was born in Thurso[2].

Where did Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds die?

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds passed away in London[4].

Who were Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds's parents?

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds's father was Thomas Osborne, 4th Duke of Leeds[8]. Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds's mother was Mary Osborne, Duchess of Leeds[9].

Who was Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds married to?

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds's spouses include Amelia Osborne, Marchioness of Carmarthen[10] and Catherine Osborne, Duchess of Leeds[11].

What did Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds do for work?

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds worked as politician[6].

Where did Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds go to school?

Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds was educated at Christ Church[24] and Westminster School[25].

What awards did Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], Order of the Garter[27], and baronet[48].

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