Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke

English politician and Viscount (1678-1751)
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Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke
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Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke

Summary

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke is a human[1]. Born in Battersea[2], he… he was born on September 16, 1678[3]. He passed away in Battersea[4]. He died on December 12, 1751[5]. He worked as a politician[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Battersea[2], Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke…
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke passed away in Battersea[4].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke was born on September 16, 1678[3].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke was born on January 1, 1678[11].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke died on December 12, 1751[5].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke died on January 1, 1751[12].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke is buried at St Mary's Church, Battersea[13].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke's father was Henry St John, 1st Viscount St John[14].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke's mother was Mary Rich[15].
  • Among Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke's spouses was Frances St John[16].
  • Among Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke's spouses was Marie Claire des Champs[17].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke worked as a historian[8].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke worked as a writer[9].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke held the position of Secretary of State for the Southern Department[21].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke held the position of Secretary of State for the Northern Department[22].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke held the position of Secretary at War[23].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[24].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[25].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke's education included a stint at University of Oxford[26].
  • Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke was educated at Eton College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Battersea[2], Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke… Recorded date of birth include September 16, 1678[3] and January 1, 1678[11]. His father was Henry St John, 1st Viscount St John[14]. His mother was Mary Rich[15].

Education

Educated at University of Oxford[26], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1096[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[27], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20]; Secretary of State for the Southern Department[21], a position[35], in Kingdom of Great Britain[36], founded in 1660[37]; Secretary of State for the Northern Department[22], a position[38], in Kingdom of Great Britain[39], founded in 1660[40]; Secretary at War[23], a position[41], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[24]; and member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[25].

Recognition

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke received the Fellow of the Royal Society[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances St John[16], 1680–1718[44], of Kingdom of England[45] and Marie Claire des Champs[17], 1675–1749[46]. Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke was affiliated with the Tories[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 12, 1751[5] and January 1, 1751[12]. Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke passed away in Battersea[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Battersea[13].

Why It Matters

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

He has been cited as an influence by Voltaire[49], a philosopher[50], 1694–1778[51], of France[52], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[53], specialised in philosophy[54].

FAQs

Where was Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke born?

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke was born in Battersea[2].

Where did Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke die?

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke passed away in Battersea[4].

Who were Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke's parents?

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke's father was Henry St John, 1st Viscount St John[14]. Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke's mother was Mary Rich[15].

Who was Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke married to?

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke's spouses include Frances St John[16] and Marie Claire des Champs[17].

What did Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke do for work?

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke worked as politician[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], and writer[9].

Where did Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke go to school?

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke was educated at University of Oxford[26] and Eton College[27].

What awards did Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[43].

Who did Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke influence?

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke has been cited as an influence by Voltaire[49].

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