Guy Carleton

Governor of the Province of Quebec (1724-1808)
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Guy Carleton

Summary

Guy Carleton is a human[1]. Born in Strabane[2], he… he was born on September 3, 1724[3]. He passed away in Berkshire[4]. He died on November 10, 1808[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Strabane[2], Guy Carleton…
  • Guy Carleton passed away in Berkshire[4].
  • Guy Carleton was born on September 3, 1724[3].
  • Guy Carleton died on November 10, 1808[5].
  • Burial took place at St Swithun's church, Nately Scures[8].
  • Guy Carleton's father was Christopher Carleton[9].
  • Guy Carleton's mother was Catherine Ball[10].
  • Guy Carleton was married to Lady Maria Howard[11].
  • A child of Guy Carleton was unknown son Carleton[12].
  • A child of Guy Carleton was unknown son Carleton[13].
  • A child of Guy Carleton was William Carleton[14].
  • A child of Guy Carleton was Lancelot Carleton[15].
  • A child of Guy Carleton was unknown daughter Carleton[16].
  • A child of Guy Carleton was Frances Carleton[17].
  • Guy Carleton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Guy Carleton worked as a politician[6].
  • Guy Carleton held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Guy Carleton held the position of Governor General of Canada[20].
  • Guy Carleton held the position of Governor General of Canada[21].
  • Guy Carleton received the Knight of the Bath[22].
  • Guy Carleton received the Person of National Historic Significance[23].
  • Guy Carleton is recorded as male[24].
  • Guy Carleton's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Guy Carleton's noble title is recorded as Baron Dorchester[26].
  • Guy Carleton's military branch is recorded as British Army[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Guy Carleton's place of birth was Strabane[2]. He was born on September 3, 1724[3]. His father was Christopher Carleton[9]. His mother was Catherine Ball[10].

Career and Affiliations

Guy Carleton's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30] and Governor General of Canada[20], a position[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1867[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Bath[22], a noble title[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Person of National Historic Significance[23], an award[36], in Canada[37].

Personal Life

Among Guy Carleton's spouses was Lady Maria Howard[11]. Children include unknown son Carleton[12]; William Carleton[14]; Lancelot Carleton[15]; unknown daughter Carleton[16]; Frances Carleton[17]; and Christopher Carleton[38], 1775–1806[39].

Death and Burial

Guy Carleton died on November 10, 1808[5]. He died in Berkshire[4]. Burial took place at St Swithun's church, Nately Scures[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Guy Carleton include Dorchester Square[40], a square[41], in Canada[42].

Why It Matters

Guy Carleton has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for him include Dorchester Square[40], a square[41], in Canada[42].

FAQs

Where was Guy Carleton born?

Guy Carleton's place of birth was Strabane[2].

Where did Guy Carleton die?

Guy Carleton died in Berkshire[4].

Who were Guy Carleton's parents?

Guy Carleton's father was Christopher Carleton[9]. Guy Carleton's mother was Catherine Ball[10].

Who was Guy Carleton married to?

Guy Carleton's spouses include Lady Maria Howard[11].

What did Guy Carleton do for work?

Guy Carleton worked as politician[6].

What awards did Guy Carleton receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Bath[22] and Person of National Historic Significance[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [38] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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