George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland

English noble (1558-1605)
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George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland

Summary

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland is a human[1]. He was born in Westmorland[2]. He was born on August 8, 1558[3]. He passed away in Middlesex[4]. He died on October 30, 1605[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's place of birth was Westmorland[2].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland passed away in Middlesex[4].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland was born on August 8, 1558[3].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland died on October 30, 1605[5].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland is buried at Holy Trinity Church[8].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's father was Henry Clifford, 2nd Earl of Cumberland[9].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's mother was Anne Dacre[10].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland was married to Margaret Clifford, Countess of Cumberland[11].
  • A child of George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland was Anne Clifford[12].
  • A child of George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland was Robert Clifford, Lord Clifford[13].
  • A child of George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland was Francis Clifford, Lord Clifford[14].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland worked as a politician[6].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland[16].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland held the position of Sheriff of Westmorland[17].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland received the Order of the Garter[18].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland is recorded as male[19].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's family is recorded as Clifford family[21].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's noble title is recorded as Earl of Cumberland[22].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's Commons category is recorded as George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland[23].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's family name is recorded as Clifford[24].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's given name is recorded as George[25].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's depicted by is recorded as George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland[26].
  • George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's depicted by is recorded as George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland KG (1558-1605)[27].

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Origins and Family

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's place of birth was Westmorland[2]. He was born on August 8, 1558[3]. His father was Henry Clifford, 2nd Earl of Cumberland[9]. His mother was Anne Dacre[10].

Career and Affiliations

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Sheriff of Westmorland[17], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Recognition

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland received the Order of the Garter[18].

Personal Life

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland was married to Margaret Clifford, Countess of Cumberland[11]. Children include Anne Clifford[12], a diarist[32], 1590–1676[33], of England[34], specialised in literary activity[35]; Robert Clifford, Lord Clifford[13], 1585–1591[36]; and Francis Clifford, Lord Clifford[14], 1584–1589[37].

Death and Burial

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland died on October 30, 1605[5]. He passed away in Middlesex[4]. Burial took place at Holy Trinity Church[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland include Cumberland Sound[38], a bay[39], in Canada[40].

Why It Matters

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Cumberland Sound[38], a bay[39], in Canada[40].

FAQs

Where was George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland born?

Born in Westmorland[2], George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland…

Where did George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland die?

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland died in Middlesex[4].

Who were George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's parents?

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's father was Henry Clifford, 2nd Earl of Cumberland[9]. George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's mother was Anne Dacre[10].

Who was George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland married to?

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland's spouses include Margaret Clifford, Countess of Cumberland[11].

What did George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland do for work?

George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland worked as politician[6].

What awards did George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling Francis Clifford, 4th Earl of Cumberland, Margaret Stanley, Countess of Derby
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