George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax

Summary

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Dover^[2]. He was born on October 6, 1716^[3]. He passed away in Dover^[4]. He died on June 8, 1771^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and cricketer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Dover^[2], George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax…
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax died in Dover^[4].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was born on October 6, 1716^[3].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax died on June 8, 1771^[5].
• Burial took place at Church of St Mary, Horton^[9].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's father was George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax^[10].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's mother was Lady Mary Lumley^[11].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was married to Anne Richards^[12].
• A child of George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was Lady Elizabeth Montagu^[13].
• A child of George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was unknown daughter Montague^[14].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[15].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's professions included politician^[6].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's professions included cricketer^[7].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland^[16].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax held the position of President of the Board of Trade^[17].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax held the position of Lord Privy Seal^[18].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax held the position of Leader of the House of Lords^[19].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire^[20].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was educated at Trinity College^[21].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's education included a stint at Eton College^[22].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax received the Order of the Garter^[23].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax is recorded as male^[24].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's noble title is recorded as Earl of Halifax^[26].
• George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was affiliated with the Tories^[27].

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Origins and Family

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was born in Dover^[2]. He was born on October 6, 1716^[3]. His father was George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax^[10]. His mother was Lady Mary Lumley^[11].

Education

Educated at Trinity College^[21], a college of the University of Cambridge^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1546^[30], headquartered in Cambridge^[31] and Eton College^[22], a public school^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1440^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and cricketer^[7]. Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Ireland^[16], a position^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1171^[37]; President of the Board of Trade^[17], a position^[38], in United Kingdom^[39]; Lord Privy Seal^[18], a position^[40], in United Kingdom^[41], founded in 1307^[42]; Leader of the House of Lords^[19], a position^[43], in United Kingdom^[44], founded in 1721^[45]; and Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire^[20], a position^[46], in United Kingdom^[47].

Recognition

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax received the Order of the Garter^[23].

Personal Life

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was married to Anne Richards^[12]. Children include Lady Elizabeth Montagu^[13], 1745–1768^[48] and unknown daughter Montague^[14]. He was affiliated with the Tories^[27].

Death and Burial

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax died on June 8, 1771^[5]. He passed away in Dover^[4]. He is buried at Church of St Mary, Horton^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax include Halifax^[49], a regional municipality in Canada^[50], in Canada^[51], founded in 1749^[52] and Halifax County^[53], a county of Virginia^[54], in United States^[55], founded in 1752^[56].

Why It Matters

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[57] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[58]

Entities named for him include Halifax^[49], a regional municipality in Canada^[50], in Canada^[51], founded in 1749^[52] and Halifax County^[53], a county of Virginia^[54], in United States^[55], founded in 1752^[56].

FAQs

Where was George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax born?

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was born in Dover^[2].

Where did George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax die?

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax passed away in Dover^[4].

Who were George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's parents?

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's father was George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax^[10]. George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's mother was Lady Mary Lumley^[11].

Who was George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax married to?

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax's spouses include Anne Richards^[12].

What did George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax do for work?

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax worked as politician^[6] and cricketer^[7].

Where did George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax go to school?

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was educated at Trinity College^[21] and Eton College^[22].

What awards did George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter^[23].