Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough

English diplomat
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Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough

Summary

Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kingdom of England[2]. He was born on November 15, 1621[3]. He died on June 19, 1697[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's place of birth was Kingdom of England[2].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough was born on November 15, 1621[3].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough was born on October 18, 1623[7].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough died on June 19, 1697[4].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough is buried at Parish Church of All Saints, Turvey[8].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's father was John Mordaunt, 1st Earl of Peterborough[9].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's mother was Elizabeth Howard, Countess of Peterborough[10].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough was married to Lady Penelope O'Brien[11].
  • A child of Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough was Mary Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[12].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough held the position of member of the House of Lords[14].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire[15].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Rutland[16].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire[17].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's education included a stint at Eton College[18].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough received the Order of the Garter[20].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough is recorded as male[22].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's noble title is recorded as Earl of Peterborough[24].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's Commons category is recorded as Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough[25].
  • Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's residence is recorded as Turvey[26].

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Origins and Family

Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's place of birth was Kingdom of England[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 15, 1621[3] and October 18, 1623[7]. His father was John Mordaunt, 1st Earl of Peterborough[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Howard, Countess of Peterborough[10].

Education

Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's education included a stint at Eton College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[14], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1801[29]; Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire[15], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31]; and Lord Lieutenant of Rutland[16], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Order of the Garter[20], an order of chivalry[36], in Kingdom of England[37], founded in 1348[38].

Personal Life

Among Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's spouses was Lady Penelope O'Brien[11]. A child of him was Mary Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[12].

Death and Burial

Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough died on June 19, 1697[4]. Burial took place at Parish Church of All Saints, Turvey[8].

FAQs

Where was Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough born?

Born in Kingdom of England[2], Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough…

Who were Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's parents?

Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's father was John Mordaunt, 1st Earl of Peterborough[9]. Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's mother was Elizabeth Howard, Countess of Peterborough[10].

Who was Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough married to?

Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough's spouses include Lady Penelope O'Brien[11].

What did Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough do for work?

Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough worked as diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Where did Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough go to school?

Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough was educated at Eton College[18].

What awards did Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19] and Order of the Garter[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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