George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon

British politician (1827–1909)
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George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon

Summary

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on October 24, 1827[3]. He died in Ripon[4]. He died on July 9, 1909[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's place of birth was London[2].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon passed away in Ripon[4].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon was born on October 24, 1827[3].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon died on July 9, 1909[5].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon is buried at St Mary's Church, Studley Royal[9].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's father was F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich[10].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's mother was Sarah, Countess of Ripon[11].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon was married to Henrietta Robinson, Marchioness of Ripon[12].
  • A child of George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon was Frederick Robinson, 2nd Marquess of Ripon[13].
  • A child of George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon was Mary Sarah Robinson[14].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's professions included politician[6].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's professions included diplomat[7].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon held the position of Governor-General of India[16].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon held the position of Lord President of the Council[17].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[18].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon was employed by University of Leeds[22].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon was educated at University of Oxford[23].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon received the Supreme Order of Christ[25].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[26].
  • George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon received the Order of the Garter[27].

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Origins and Family

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 24, 1827[3]. His father was F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich[10]. His mother was Sarah, Countess of Ripon[11].

Education

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's education included a stint at University of Oxford[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon was employed by University of Leeds[22]. Positions held include Governor-General of India[16], a historical position[28], in British Raj[29]; Lord President of the Council[17], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1530[32]; Leader of the House of Lords[18], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1721[35]; member of the House of Lords[19], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1801[38]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1857[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], Supreme Order of Christ[25], Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[26], and Order of the Garter[27].

Personal Life

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon was married to Henrietta Robinson, Marchioness of Ripon[12]. Children include Frederick Robinson, 2nd Marquess of Ripon[13], a politician[44], 1852–1923[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[47] and Mary Sarah Robinson[14]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[48].

Death and Burial

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon died on July 9, 1909[5]. He died in Ripon[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Studley Royal[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon include Ripon Falls[49], a waterfall[50], in Uganda[51].

Why It Matters

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Ripon Falls[49], a waterfall[50], in Uganda[51].

FAQs

Where was George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon born?

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's place of birth was London[2].

Where did George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon die?

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon passed away in Ripon[4].

Who were George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's parents?

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's father was F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich[10]. George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's mother was Sarah, Countess of Ripon[11].

Who was George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon married to?

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon's spouses include Henrietta Robinson, Marchioness of Ripon[12].

What did George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon do for work?

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon go to school?

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon was educated at University of Oxford[23].

What awards did George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], Supreme Order of Christ[25], Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[26], and Order of the Garter[27].

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