Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent

British noble (1671-1740)
Person human Q336031
Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent
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Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent

Summary

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent is a human[1]. He was born on +1671-09-28T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in London[3]. He died on +1740-06-05T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent passed away in London[3].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent was born on +1671-09-28T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent died on +1740-06-05T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent's father was Anthony Grey, 11th Earl of Kent[7].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent's mother was Mary Grey, Countess of Kent[8].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent was married to Lady Sophia Bentinck[9].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent was married to Jemima Grey, Duchess of Kent[10].
  • A child of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent was Ann Grey[11].
  • A child of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent was Anthony Grey, Earl of Harold[12].
  • A child of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent was Lord Henry Grey[13].
  • A child of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent was Lady Amabel Grey[14].
  • A child of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent was Lady Jemima Grey[15].
  • A child of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent was Lady Mary Grey[16].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent's professions included politician[5].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent held the position of Lord Chamberlain[18].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent held the position of Lord Steward[19].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent held the position of Lord Privy Seal[20].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent held the position of Duke of Kent[21].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire[22].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire[23].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent received the Order of the Garter[24].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent's image is recorded as Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent.jpg[25].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent is recorded as male[26].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent was born on +1671-09-28T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Anthony Grey, 11th Earl of Kent[7]. His mother was Mary Grey, Countess of Kent[8].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include Lord Chamberlain[18], a position[28]; Lord Steward[19], a position[29]; Lord Privy Seal[20], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1307[32]; Duke of Kent[21], a noble title[33], in Kingdom of Great Britain[34]; Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire[22], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Recognition

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent received the Order of the Garter[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Sophia Bentinck[9], 1701–1741[39] and Jemima Grey, Duchess of Kent[10], 1675–1728[40]. Children include Ann Grey[11], 1706–1733[41]; Anthony Grey, Earl of Harold[12], 1695–1723[42]; Lord Henry Grey[13]; Lady Amabel Grey[14], 1698–1726[43]; Lady Jemima Grey[15], 1700–1731[44]; and Lady Mary Grey[16], 1719–1761[45].

Death and Burial

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent died on +1740-06-05T00:00:00Z[4]. He died in London[3].

Why It Matters

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where did Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent die?

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent passed away in London[3].

Who were Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent's parents?

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent's father was Anthony Grey, 11th Earl of Kent[7]. Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent's mother was Mary Grey, Countess of Kent[8].

Who was Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent married to?

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent's spouses include Lady Sophia Bentinck[9] and Jemima Grey, Duchess of Kent[10].

What did Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent do for work?

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent worked as politician[5].

What awards did Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . The Complete Peerage, VII. Husee to Lincolnshire (revised edition). wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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