George Percy

Colonial Governor of Virginia
Person human Q2358099
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George Percy

Summary

George Percy is a human[1]. He was born on September 4, 1580[2]. He died on January 1, 1632[3]. He worked as an explorer[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (342 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • George Percy was born on September 4, 1580[2].
  • George Percy died on January 1, 1632[3].
  • George Percy's father was Henry Percy, 8th Earl of Northumberland[7].
  • George Percy's mother was Katherine Neville[8].
  • A child of George Percy was Anne Percy[9].
  • George Percy's professions included explorer[4].
  • George Percy's professions included writer[5].
  • George Percy held the position of Governor of Virginia[10].
  • George Percy was educated at University of Oxford[11].
  • George Percy is recorded as male[12].
  • George Percy's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • George Percy's Commons category is recorded as George Percy[14].
  • George Percy's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[15].
  • George Percy's family name is recorded as Percy[16].
  • George Percy's given name is recorded as George[17].
  • George Percy's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • George Percy's described by source is recorded as The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)[19].
  • George Percy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • George Percy's sibling is recorded as William Percy[21].
  • George Percy's sibling is recorded as Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland[22].

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Origins and Family

George Percy was born on September 4, 1580[2]. His father was Henry Percy, 8th Earl of Northumberland[7]. His mother was Katherine Neville[8].

Education

George Percy's education included a stint at University of Oxford[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[4] and writer[5]. George Percy held the position of Governor of Virginia[10].

Personal Life

A child of George Percy was Anne Percy[9].

Death and Burial

George Percy died on January 1, 1632[3].

Why It Matters

George Percy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (342 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Who were George Percy's parents?

George Percy's father was Henry Percy, 8th Earl of Northumberland[7]. George Percy's mother was Katherine Neville[8].

What did George Percy do for work?

George Percy worked as explorer[4] and writer[5].

Where did George Percy go to school?

George Percy was educated at University of Oxford[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Melderick · 2026-08-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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