Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst

British lawyer and politician; Lord Chancellor of Great Britain (1714-1794)
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Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst

Summary

Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 20, 1714[3]. He passed away in Gloucestershire[4]. He died on August 6, 1794[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst was born in London[2].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst died in Gloucestershire[4].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst was born on May 20, 1714[3].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst died on August 6, 1794[5].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's father was Allen Bathurst, 1st Earl Bathurst[10].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's mother was Catherine Apsley[11].
  • Among Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's spouses was Anne James[12].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst was married to Tryphena Scawen[13].
  • A child of Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst was Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst[14].
  • A child of Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst was John Ready[15].
  • A child of Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst was Apsley Bathurst[16].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst worked as a judge[6].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's professions included politician[8].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst held the position of Lord President of the Council[18].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst held the position of Lord Chancellor[19].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst held the position of Teller of the Receipt of the Exchequer[20].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[23].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's education included a stint at Balliol College[24].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's education included a stint at Eton College[25].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst is recorded as male[26].
  • Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst was born in London[2]. He was born on May 20, 1714[3]. His father was Allen Bathurst, 1st Earl Bathurst[10]. His mother was Catherine Apsley[11].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[24], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[25], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Lord President of the Council[18], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1530[37]; Lord Chancellor[19], a title[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1066[40]; Teller of the Receipt of the Exchequer[20], a position[41]; member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[21]; member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[22]; and member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne James[12], 1725–1758[42] and Tryphena Scawen[13], 1730–1807[43]. Children include Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst[14], a politician[44], 1762–1834[45], of Kingdom of Great Britain[46], awarded the Order of the Garter[47]; John Ready[15], a military leader[48], 1777–1845[49], of Kingdom of Great Britain[50]; and Apsley Bathurst[16], 1770–1816[51].

Death and Burial

Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst died on August 6, 1794[5]. He died in Gloucestershire[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst include Apsley House[52], a historic house museum[53], in United Kingdom[54], headquartered in London[55].

Why It Matters

Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include Apsley House[52], a historic house museum[53], in United Kingdom[54], headquartered in London[55].

FAQs

Where was Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst born?

Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst was born in London[2].

Where did Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst die?

Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst died in Gloucestershire[4].

Who were Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's parents?

Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's father was Allen Bathurst, 1st Earl Bathurst[10]. Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's mother was Catherine Apsley[11].

Who was Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst married to?

Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst's spouses include Anne James[12] and Tryphena Scawen[13].

What did Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst do for work?

Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst go to school?

Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst was educated at Balliol College[24] and Eton College[25].

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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