George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan

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George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan

Summary

George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1857-09-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1921-10-24T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5], aristocrat[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's place of birth was London[2].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was born on +1857-09-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan died on +1921-10-24T00:00:00Z[4].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's father was Richard Somerset, 2nd Baron Raglan[9].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's mother was Lady Georgiana Lygon[10].
  • Among George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's spouses was Lady Ethel Ponsonby[11].
  • A child of George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was FitzRoy Somerset, 4th Baron Raglan[12].
  • A child of George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was Wellesley Somerset[13].
  • A child of George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was Georgiana Somerset[14].
  • A child of George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was Frederica Somerset[15].
  • A child of George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was Nigel FitzRoy Somerset[16].
  • A child of George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was Ivy Somerset[17].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • British English was George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's native language[19].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's professions included politician[5].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's professions included military personnel[7].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan held the position of Under-Secretary of State for War[20].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan held the position of Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man[21].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan held the position of Page of Honour[22].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was educated at Eton College[23].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[26].
  • George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was a member of Grenadier Guards[27].

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Origins and Family

George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1857-09-18T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Richard Somerset, 2nd Baron Raglan[9]. His mother was Lady Georgiana Lygon[10]. British English was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Eton College[23], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], aristocrat[6], and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Under-Secretary of State for War[20], a position[34]; Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man[21], a lieutenant governor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1773[37]; and Page of Honour[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[26], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1815[42].

Personal Life

Among George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's spouses was Lady Ethel Ponsonby[11]. Children include FitzRoy Somerset, 4th Baron Raglan[12], a beekeeper[43], 1885–1964[44], of United Kingdom[45]; Wellesley Somerset[13], 1887–1969[46]; Georgiana Somerset[14], an aristocrat[47], 1889–1981[48]; Frederica Somerset[15], 1891–1967[49]; Nigel FitzRoy Somerset[16], a military personnel[50], 1893–1990[51], of United Kingdom[52]; and Ivy Somerset[17], 1897–1986[53].

Death and Burial

George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan died on +1921-10-24T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan born?

Born in London[2], George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan…

Who were George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's parents?

George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's father was Richard Somerset, 2nd Baron Raglan[9]. George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's mother was Lady Georgiana Lygon[10].

Who was George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan married to?

George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan's spouses include Lady Ethel Ponsonby[11].

What did George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan do for work?

George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan worked as politician[5], aristocrat[6], and military personnel[7].

Where did George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan go to school?

George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan was educated at Eton College[23] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24].

What awards did George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[26].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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