George Mathew Fortescue

British Member of Parliament (1791-1877)
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George Mathew Fortescue

Summary

George Mathew Fortescue is a human[1]. He was born on May 21, 1791[2]. He died on January 24, 1877[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • George Mathew Fortescue was born on May 21, 1791[2].
  • George Mathew Fortescue died on January 24, 1877[3].
  • George Mathew Fortescue is buried at Boconnoc Church[5].
  • George Mathew Fortescue's father was Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl Fortescue[6].
  • George Mathew Fortescue's mother was Hester Grenville[7].
  • George Mathew Fortescue was married to Lady Louisa Elizabeth Ryder[8].
  • A child of George Mathew Fortescue was Louisa Susan Anne Fortescue[9].
  • A child of George Mathew Fortescue was Harriet Eleanor Fortescue[10].
  • A child of George Mathew Fortescue was Mary Fortescue[11].
  • A child of George Mathew Fortescue was John Bevill Fortescue[12].
  • George Mathew Fortescue held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • George Mathew Fortescue held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • George Mathew Fortescue's professions included politician[4].
  • George Mathew Fortescue held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • George Mathew Fortescue held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • George Mathew Fortescue's education included a stint at Eton College[17].
  • George Mathew Fortescue is recorded as male[18].
  • George Mathew Fortescue's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • George Mathew Fortescue's family name is recorded as Fortescue[20].
  • George Mathew Fortescue's given name is recorded as George[21].
  • George Mathew Fortescue's work location is recorded as London[22].
  • George Mathew Fortescue's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • George Mathew Fortescue's candidacy in election is recorded as 1826 United Kingdom general election[24].

Body

Origins and Family

George Mathew Fortescue was born on May 21, 1791[2]. His father was Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl Fortescue[6]. His mother was Hester Grenville[7].

Education

George Mathew Fortescue's education included a stint at Eton College[17].

Career and Affiliations

George Mathew Fortescue worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1826[27] and member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1830[30].

Personal Life

Among George Mathew Fortescue's spouses was Lady Louisa Elizabeth Ryder[8]. Children include Louisa Susan Anne Fortescue[9], 1833–1864[31]; Harriet Eleanor Fortescue[10], 1836–1924[32]; Mary Fortescue[11], 1840–1925[33]; and John Bevill Fortescue[12], a barrister[34], 1850–1938[35].

Death and Burial

George Mathew Fortescue died on January 24, 1877[3]. He is buried at Boconnoc Church[5].

FAQs

Who were George Mathew Fortescue's parents?

George Mathew Fortescue's father was Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl Fortescue[6]. George Mathew Fortescue's mother was Hester Grenville[7].

Who was George Mathew Fortescue married to?

George Mathew Fortescue's spouses include Lady Louisa Elizabeth Ryder[8].

What did George Mathew Fortescue do for work?

George Mathew Fortescue worked as politician[4].

Where did George Mathew Fortescue go to school?

George Mathew Fortescue was educated at Eton College[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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