George Hibbert

British politician, merchant, collector and slave owner (1757–1837)
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George Hibbert

Summary

George Hibbert is a human[1]. His place of birth was Manchester[2]. He was born on January 13, 1757[3]. He died on October 8, 1837[4]. He worked as a politician[5], businessperson[6], botanist[7], slave trader[8], and plantation owner[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • George Hibbert was born in Manchester[2].
  • George Hibbert was born on January 13, 1757[3].
  • George Hibbert was born on January 1, 1757[11].
  • George Hibbert died on October 8, 1837[4].
  • George Hibbert died on January 1, 1837[12].
  • George Hibbert's father was Robert Hibbert[13].
  • George Hibbert's mother was Abigail Scholey[14].
  • George Hibbert was married to Elizabeth Margaret Fonnereau[15].
  • A child of George Hibbert was Nathaniel Hibbert[16].
  • A child of George Hibbert was Harriet Hibbert[17].
  • A child of George Hibbert was George Hibbert[18].
  • George Hibbert held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • George Hibbert held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • English was George Hibbert's native language[21].
  • George Hibbert's professions included politician[5].
  • George Hibbert's professions included businessperson[6].
  • George Hibbert worked as a botanist[7].
  • George Hibbert's professions included slave trader[8].
  • George Hibbert's professions included plantation owner[9].
  • George Hibbert's professions included art collector[22].
  • George Hibbert held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • George Hibbert held the position of agent-general[24].
  • George Hibbert held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • George Hibbert held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • George Hibbert received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Manchester[2], George Hibbert… Recorded date of birth include January 13, 1757[3] and January 1, 1757[11]. His father was Robert Hibbert[13]. His mother was Abigail Scholey[14]. English was his native language[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], businessperson[6], botanist[7], slave trader[8], plantation owner[9], and art collector[22]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1807[30]; agent-general[24], a diplomat[31]; and member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1806[34].

Recognition

George Hibbert received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Personal Life

George Hibbert was married to Elizabeth Margaret Fonnereau[15]. Children include Nathaniel Hibbert[16], 1794–1865[35]; Harriet Hibbert[17], 1804–1841[36]; and he[18], 1796–1882[37]. He was affiliated with the Tories[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 8, 1837[4] and January 1, 1837[12].

Why It Matters

George Hibbert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was George Hibbert born?

Born in Manchester[2], George Hibbert…

Who were George Hibbert's parents?

George Hibbert's father was Robert Hibbert[13]. George Hibbert's mother was Abigail Scholey[14].

Who was George Hibbert married to?

George Hibbert's spouses include Elizabeth Margaret Fonnereau[15].

What did George Hibbert do for work?

George Hibbert worked as politician[5], businessperson[6], botanist[7], slave trader[8], and plantation owner[9].

What awards did George Hibbert receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [26] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [38] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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