Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney

English politician and army officer (1641-1704)
Person human Q535313
Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney
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Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney

Summary

Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on April 8, 1641[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 8, 1704[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney passed away in London[4].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney was born on April 8, 1641[3].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney was born on January 1, 1641[9].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney died on April 8, 1704[5].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's father was Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester[10].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's mother was Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester[11].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney held citizenship in France[12].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney worked as a politician[7].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney held the position of ambassador[15].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney held the position of Member of the 1679 Parliament[16].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney held the position of Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[17].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney held the position of Member of the 1680-81 Parliament[18].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Kent[19].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney was a member of Habeas Corpus Parliament[20].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney is recorded as male[21].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's noble title is recorded as Earl of Romney[23].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's Commons category is recorded as Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney[24].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's family name is recorded as Sydney[26].
  • Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's given name is recorded as Henry[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 8, 1641[3] and January 1, 1641[9]. His father was Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester[10]. His mother was Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14]; ambassador[15], a diplomatic rank[28]; Member of the 1679 Parliament[16]; Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[17]; Member of the 1680-81 Parliament[18]; and Lord Lieutenant of Kent[19], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Death and Burial

Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney died on April 8, 1704[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Works attributed to him include Invitation to William[33], a letter[34].

FAQs

Where was Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney born?

Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney was born in Paris[2].

Where did Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney die?

Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney passed away in London[4].

Who were Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's parents?

Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's father was Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester[10]. Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney's mother was Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester[11].

What did Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney do for work?

Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation diplomat, politician
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