George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney

Summary

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney is a human^[1]. Born in Walton-on-Thames^[2], he… he was born on February 13, 1719^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on May 24, 1792^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and naval officer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's place of birth was Walton-on-Thames^[2].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney died in London^[4].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney was born on February 13, 1719^[3].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney was born on February 13, 1718^[9].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney died on May 24, 1792^[5].
• Burial took place at Church of St Mary, Old Alresford^[10].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's father was Henry Rodney^[11].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's mother was Mary Newton^[12].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney was married to Jane Compton^[13].
• Among George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's spouses was Henrietta Clies^[14].
• A child of George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney was James Rodney^[15].
• A child of George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney was Jane Rodney^[16].
• A child of George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney was Margaret Anne Rodney^[17].
• A child of George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney was George Rodney, 2nd Baron Rodney^[18].
• A child of George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney was John Rodney^[19].
• A child of George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney was Sarah Brydges Rodney^[20].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[21].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's professions included politician^[6].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's professions included naval officer^[7].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain^[22].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain^[23].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain^[24].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain^[25].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain^[26].
• George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's education included a stint at Harrow School^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Walton-on-Thames^[2], George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney… Recorded date of birth include February 13, 1719^[3] and February 13, 1718^[9]. His father was Henry Rodney^[11]. His mother was Mary Newton^[12].

Education

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's education included a stint at Harrow School^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and naval officer^[7]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain^[22], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain^[23], member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain^[24], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain^[25], and member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain^[26].

Recognition

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney received the Order of the Bath^[28].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Compton^[13], 1730–1757^[29] and Henrietta Clies^[14], 1739–1829^[30]. Children include James Rodney^[15]; Jane Rodney^[16]; Margaret Anne Rodney^[17]; George Rodney, 2nd Baron Rodney^[18], a politician^[31], 1753–1802^[32], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[33]; John Rodney^[19], a naval officer^[34], 1765–1847^[35], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[36]; and Sarah Brydges Rodney^[20].

Death and Burial

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney died on May 24, 1792^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary, Old Alresford^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney include HMS Rodney^[37], a battleship^[38].

Why It Matters

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

He has been cited as an influence by Gilbert Blane^[41], a physician^[42], 1748–1834^[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[44], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[45], specialised in medicine^[46].

Entities named for him include HMS Rodney^[37], a battleship^[38].

FAQs

Where was George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney born?

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's place of birth was Walton-on-Thames^[2].

Where did George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney die?

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney died in London^[4].

Who were George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's parents?

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's father was Henry Rodney^[11]. George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's mother was Mary Newton^[12].

Who was George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney married to?

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney's spouses include Jane Compton^[13] and Henrietta Clies^[14].

What did George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney do for work?

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney worked as politician^[6] and naval officer^[7].

Where did George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney go to school?

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney was educated at Harrow School^[27].

What awards did George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney receive?

Honors received include Order of the Bath^[28].

Who did George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney influence?

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney has been cited as an influence by Gilbert Blane^[41].