George Pocock

Royal Navy admiral (1706-1792)
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George Pocock

Summary

George Pocock is a human[1]. Born in Berkshire[2], he… he was born on March 6, 1706[3]. He died in Curzon Street[4]. He died on April 3, 1792[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Pocock's place of birth was Berkshire[2].
  • George Pocock passed away in Curzon Street[4].
  • George Pocock was born on March 6, 1706[3].
  • George Pocock died on April 3, 1792[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Twickenham[9].
  • Among George Pocock's spouses was Sophia Drake[10].
  • A child of George Pocock was Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet[11].
  • A child of George Pocock was Sophia Pocock[12].
  • George Pocock held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • George Pocock worked as a naval officer[6].
  • George Pocock worked as a politician[7].
  • George Pocock held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • George Pocock held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • George Pocock received the Order of the Bath[16].
  • George Pocock is recorded as male[17].
  • George Pocock's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • George Pocock's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[19].
  • George Pocock's Commons category is recorded as Sir George Pocock[20].
  • George Pocock's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[21].
  • George Pocock's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[22].
  • George Pocock's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[23].
  • George Pocock's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[24].
  • George Pocock was part of the conflict Seven Years' War[25].
  • George Pocock was part of the conflict Battle of Cuddalore[26].
  • George Pocock was part of the conflict Battle of Havana[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Pocock was born in Berkshire[2]. He was born on March 6, 1706[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[14] and member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[15].

Recognition

George Pocock received the Order of the Bath[16].

Personal Life

George Pocock was married to Sophia Drake[10]. Children include Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet[11], a politician[28], 1765–1840[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30] and Sophia Pocock[12], 1757–1811[31].

Death and Burial

George Pocock died on April 3, 1792[5]. He died in Curzon Street[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Twickenham[9].

Why It Matters

George Pocock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was George Pocock born?

Born in Berkshire[2], George Pocock…

Where did George Pocock die?

George Pocock died in Curzon Street[4].

Who was George Pocock married to?

George Pocock's spouses include Sophia Drake[10].

What did George Pocock do for work?

George Pocock worked as naval officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did George Pocock receive?

Honors received include Order of the Bath[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation naval officer, politician
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32086|batch #32086]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (28)"
  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Curzon Street
    Occupation naval officer, politician
    Military, police or special rank admiral, vice admiral, rear admiral +1
    Position held member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30850|batch #30850]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (6)"
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