Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey

British politician (1802-1894)
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Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey

Summary

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Howick[2]. He was born on December 28, 1802[3]. He died on October 9, 1894[4]. He worked as a politician[5], secretary[6], and statesperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey was born in Howick[2].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey was born on December 28, 1802[3].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey died on October 9, 1894[4].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's father was Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey[9].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's mother was Mary Grey, Countess Grey[10].
  • Among Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's spouses was Maria Copley[11].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's professions included politician[5].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's professions included secretary[6].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey worked as a statesperson[7].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[13].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey held the position of Secretary at War[14].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey held the position of Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[15].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey was educated at Trinity College[19].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey received the Order of the Garter[21].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey is recorded as male[22].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's noble title is recorded as Earl Grey[24].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey was affiliated with the Liberal Party[25].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's Commons category is recorded as Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey[26].
  • Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Howick[2], Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey… he was born on December 28, 1802[3]. His father was Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey[9]. His mother was Mary Grey, Countess Grey[10].

Education

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey was educated at Trinity College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], secretary[6], and statesperson[7]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[13]; Secretary at War[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29]; Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[15], a position[30], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[31], founded in 1801[32]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1841[35]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1837[38]; and member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1835[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43] and Order of the Garter[21], an order of chivalry[44], in Kingdom of England[45], founded in 1348[46].

Personal Life

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey was married to Maria Copley[11]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[25].

Death and Burial

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey died on October 9, 1894[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey include Howick[47], a municipality[48], in Canada[49], founded in 1915[50].

Why It Matters

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Howick[47], a municipality[48], in Canada[49], founded in 1915[50].

FAQs

Where was Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey born?

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey was born in Howick[2].

Who were Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's parents?

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's father was Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey[9]. Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's mother was Mary Grey, Countess Grey[10].

Who was Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey married to?

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey's spouses include Maria Copley[11].

What did Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey do for work?

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey worked as politician[5], secretary[6], and statesperson[7].

Where did Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey go to school?

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey was educated at Trinity College[19].

What awards did Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20] and Order of the Garter[21].

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  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Grey
    Sibling Louisa Grey, Charles Grey, Elizabeth Bulteel +1
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