Henry Grey Bennet

British politician
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Henry Grey Bennet

Summary

Henry Grey Bennet is a human[1]. He was born on December 2, 1777[2]. He died in Province of Como[3]. He died on May 29, 1836[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and geologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Henry Grey Bennet passed away in Province of Como[3].
  • Henry Grey Bennet was born on December 2, 1777[2].
  • Henry Grey Bennet was born on 1777[7].
  • Henry Grey Bennet died on May 29, 1836[4].
  • Henry Grey Bennet's father was Charles Bennet, 4th Earl of Tankerville[8].
  • Henry Grey Bennet's mother was Emma Colebrooke[9].
  • Among Henry Grey Bennet's spouses was Gertrude Frances Russell[10].
  • A child of Henry Grey Bennet was Henry Charles Bennet[11].
  • A child of Henry Grey Bennet was Charlotte Emma Georgina Bennet[12].
  • A child of Henry Grey Bennet was Caroline Bennet[13].
  • A child of Henry Grey Bennet was Gertrude Frances Bennet[14].
  • Henry Grey Bennet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Henry Grey Bennet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Henry Grey Bennet's professions included politician[5].
  • Henry Grey Bennet worked as a geologist[6].
  • Henry Grey Bennet held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Henry Grey Bennet held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[18].
  • Henry Grey Bennet held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Henry Grey Bennet held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Henry Grey Bennet held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Henry Grey Bennet held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Henry Grey Bennet was educated at Eton College[23].
  • Henry Grey Bennet's education included a stint at Peterhouse[24].
  • Henry Grey Bennet received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Henry Grey Bennet was a member of Royal Society[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include December 2, 1777[2] and 1777[7]. Henry Grey Bennet's father was Charles Bennet, 4th Earl of Tankerville[8]. His mother was Emma Colebrooke[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College[23], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29] and Peterhouse[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1284[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and geologist[6]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1807[35]; President of the Geological Society of London[18], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1812[40]; member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1818[43]; member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1820[46]; and member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[47], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1806[50].

Recognition

Henry Grey Bennet received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

Personal Life

Henry Grey Bennet was married to Gertrude Frances Russell[10]. Children include Henry Charles Bennet[11]; Charlotte Emma Georgina Bennet[12], b. 1818[51]; Caroline Bennet[13]; and Gertrude Frances Bennet[14], b. 1822[52].

Death and Burial

Henry Grey Bennet died on May 29, 1836[4]. He passed away in Province of Como[3].

FAQs

Where did Henry Grey Bennet die?

Henry Grey Bennet died in Province of Como[3].

Who were Henry Grey Bennet's parents?

Henry Grey Bennet's father was Charles Bennet, 4th Earl of Tankerville[8]. Henry Grey Bennet's mother was Emma Colebrooke[9].

Who was Henry Grey Bennet married to?

Henry Grey Bennet's spouses include Gertrude Frances Russell[10].

What did Henry Grey Bennet do for work?

Henry Grey Bennet worked as politician[5] and geologist[6].

Where did Henry Grey Bennet go to school?

Henry Grey Bennet was educated at Eton College[23] and Peterhouse[24].

What awards did Henry Grey Bennet receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

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  8. [18] . The Geological Society Past Presidents. geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [47] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  25. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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