Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge

British politician (1785-1856)
Person human Q332793
Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge
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Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge

Summary

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge is a human[1]. He was born in Wrotham[2]. He was born on March 30, 1785[3]. He died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4]. He died on September 24, 1856[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wrotham[2], Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge…
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge passed away in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge was born on March 30, 1785[3].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge died on September 24, 1856[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St John the Baptist, Penshurst[9].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge's father was Henry Hardinge[10].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge's mother was Frances Best[11].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge was married to Lady Emily Stewart[12].
  • A child of Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge was Arthur Edward Hardinge[13].
  • A child of Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge was Frances Elizabeth Hardinge[14].
  • A child of Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge was Emily Caroline Hardinge[15].
  • A child of Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge was Charles Hardinge, 2nd Viscount Hardinge[16].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge held the position of Governor-General of India[19].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[21].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge was educated at Eton College[25].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge's education included a stint at Durham School[26].
  • Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wrotham[2], Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge… he was born on March 30, 1785[3]. His father was Henry Hardinge[10]. His mother was Frances Best[11].

Education

Educated at Eton College[25] and Durham School[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Governor-General of India[19], a historical position[28], in British Raj[29]; member of the House of Lords[20], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1801[32]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[21]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1841[37]; and member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1837[40].

Recognition

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].

Personal Life

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge was married to Lady Emily Stewart[12]. Children include Arthur Edward Hardinge[13], a military personnel[41], 1828–1892[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[44]; Frances Elizabeth Hardinge[14]; Emily Caroline Hardinge[15]; and Charles Hardinge, 2nd Viscount Hardinge[16]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[45].

Death and Burial

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge died on September 24, 1856[5]. He died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4]. He is buried at Church of St John the Baptist, Penshurst[9].

Why It Matters

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge born?

Born in Wrotham[2], Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge…

Where did Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge die?

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].

Who were Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge's parents?

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge's father was Henry Hardinge[10]. Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge's mother was Frances Best[11].

Who was Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge married to?

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge's spouses include Lady Emily Stewart[12].

What did Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge do for work?

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge go to school?

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge was educated at Eton College[25] and Durham School[26].

What awards did Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [45] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 2111
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P14397]]: 2111, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/290069888|Henry Hardinge,, Viscount Hardinge of Lahore 1785–1856 (#290069888)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-"
  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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  3. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank field marshal
    Sibling George Nicholas Hardinge
    Given name Henry
    Aliases
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