Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston

British statesman and prime minister (1784–1865)
Person human Q193656
Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston
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Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston

Summary

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston is a human[1]. Born in Broadlands[2], he… he was born on October 20, 1784[3]. He passed away in Brocket Hall[4]. He died on October 18, 1865[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,560 views/month, #6,036 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's place of birth was Broadlands[2].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston passed away in Brocket Hall[4].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was born on October 20, 1784[3].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston died on October 18, 1865[5].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston is buried at Westminster Abbey[8].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's father was Henry Temple, 2nd Viscount Palmerston[9].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's mother was Mary Mee[10].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was married to Emily Temple, Viscountess Palmerston[11].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston held the position of Leader of the Opposition[15].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston held the position of Home Secretary[16].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[17].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was employed by University of Glasgow[20].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was educated at University of Edinburgh[21].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's education included a stint at Harrow School[22].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's education included a stint at St John's College[23].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was educated at University of Cambridge[24].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26].
  • Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston received the Order of the Garter[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's place of birth was Broadlands[2]. He was born on October 20, 1784[3]. His father was Henry Temple, 2nd Viscount Palmerston[9]. His mother was Mary Mee[10].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[21], Harrow School[22], St John's College[23], and University of Cambridge[24].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's professions included politician[6]. He was employed by University of Glasgow[20]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[14], a public office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1721[30]; Leader of the Opposition[15], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1807[33]; Home Secretary[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1782[36]; Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[17], a public office[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1782[39]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[42], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1865[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], and Order of the Garter[27].

Personal Life

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was married to Emily Temple, Viscountess Palmerston[11]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[46]. Political affiliations include Whigs[47], Tories[48], and Liberal Party[49].

Death and Burial

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston died on October 18, 1865[5]. He died in Brocket Hall[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,560 views/month, #6,036 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston born?

Born in Broadlands[2], Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston…

Where did Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston die?

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston passed away in Brocket Hall[4].

Who were Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's parents?

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's father was Henry Temple, 2nd Viscount Palmerston[9]. Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's mother was Mary Mee[10].

Who was Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston married to?

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston's spouses include Emily Temple, Viscountess Palmerston[11].

What did Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston do for work?

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston worked as politician[6].

Where did Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston go to school?

Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was educated at University of Edinburgh[21], Harrow School[22], St John's College[23], and University of Cambridge[24].

What awards did Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], and Order of the Garter[27].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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