George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley

English merchant and politician (1628-1698)
Person human Q5536924
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George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley

Summary

George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley is a human[1]. He was born on 1628[2]. He died on October 10, 1698[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and aristocrat[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was born on 1628[2].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley died on October 10, 1698[3].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley is buried at Cranford[7].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's father was George Harding, 8th Baron Berkeley[8].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's mother was Elizabeth Stanhope[9].
  • Among George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's spouses was Elizabeth Massingberd[10].
  • A child of George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was Charles Berkeley, 2nd Earl of Berkeley[11].
  • A child of George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was Henrietta Berkeley[12].
  • A child of George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was Lady Arethusa Berkeley[13].
  • A child of George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was Lady Mary Berkeley[14].
  • A child of George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was Lady Theophilia Berkeley[15].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's professions included politician[4].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley worked as an aristocrat[5].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley held the position of Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[18].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley held the position of Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[19].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley received the earl[20].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was a member of Middle Temple[22].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was a member of Privy Council of England[23].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley is recorded as male[24].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's noble title is recorded as Earl of Berkeley[26].
  • George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's Commons category is recorded as George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was born on 1628[2]. His father was George Harding, 8th Baron Berkeley[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Stanhope[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and aristocrat[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17]; Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[18], a position[28], founded in 1656[29]; and Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[19], a position[30], founded in 1654[31].

Recognition

George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley received the earl[20].

Personal Life

George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley was married to Elizabeth Massingberd[10]. Children include Charles Berkeley, 2nd Earl of Berkeley[11], a diplomat[32], 1649–1710[33], of Kingdom of Great Britain[34], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[35]; Henrietta Berkeley[12], a figure of scandal[36], 1664–1706[37], of Kingdom of England[38]; Lady Arethusa Berkeley[13]; Lady Mary Berkeley[14]; and Lady Theophilia Berkeley[15], 1650–1706[39].

Death and Burial

George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley died on October 10, 1698[3]. He is buried at Cranford[7].

Why It Matters

George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Who were George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's parents?

George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's father was George Harding, 8th Baron Berkeley[8]. George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's mother was Elizabeth Stanhope[9].

Who was George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley married to?

George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley's spouses include Elizabeth Massingberd[10].

What did George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley do for work?

George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley worked as politician[4] and aristocrat[5].

What awards did George Berkeley, 1st Earl of Berkeley receive?

Honors received include earl[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. 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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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