Henry Bilson-Legge

English politician
Person human Q5718189
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Henry Bilson-Legge

Summary

Henry Bilson-Legge is a human[1]. He was born on May 29, 1708[2]. He died on August 23, 1764[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Henry Bilson-Legge was born on May 29, 1708[2].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge died on August 23, 1764[3].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge's father was William Legge, 1st Earl of Dartmouth[6].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge's mother was Lady Anne Finch[7].
  • Among Henry Bilson-Legge's spouses was Mary Hill, Countess of Hillsborough[8].
  • A child of Henry Bilson-Legge was Henry Bilson-Legge, 2nd Baron Stawell[9].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge worked as a politician[4].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[10].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[11].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge was educated at Christ Church[15].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge is recorded as male[18].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge was affiliated with the Whigs[20].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge's Commons category is recorded as Henry Bilson Legge[21].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[22].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge's family name is recorded as Legge[23].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge's family name is recorded as Bilson[24].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge's given name is recorded as Henry[25].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge's depicted by is recorded as Henry Bilson Legge (1708–1764), Chancellor of the Exchequer[26].
  • Henry Bilson-Legge's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Bilson-Legge was born on May 29, 1708[2]. His father was William Legge, 1st Earl of Dartmouth[6]. His mother was Lady Anne Finch[7].

Education

Henry Bilson-Legge was educated at Christ Church[15].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Bilson-Legge worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[10], member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[11], member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[12], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[13], and member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[14].

Recognition

Henry Bilson-Legge received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

Personal Life

Henry Bilson-Legge was married to Mary Hill, Countess of Hillsborough[8]. A child of him was he, 2nd Baron Stawell[9]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[20].

Death and Burial

Henry Bilson-Legge died on August 23, 1764[3].

Why It Matters

Henry Bilson-Legge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Who were Henry Bilson-Legge's parents?

Henry Bilson-Legge's father was William Legge, 1st Earl of Dartmouth[6]. Henry Bilson-Legge's mother was Lady Anne Finch[7].

Who was Henry Bilson-Legge married to?

Henry Bilson-Legge's spouses include Mary Hill, Countess of Hillsborough[8].

What did Henry Bilson-Legge do for work?

Henry Bilson-Legge worked as politician[4].

Where did Henry Bilson-Legge go to school?

Henry Bilson-Legge was educated at Christ Church[15].

What awards did Henry Bilson-Legge receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Lady Anne Finch
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sex or gender male
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