Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley

British diplomat (1804-1884)
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Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley
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Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley

Summary

Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mayfair[2]. He was born on June 17, 1804[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 15, 1884[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley was born in Mayfair[2].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley passed away in London[4].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley was born on June 17, 1804[3].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley died on July 15, 1884[5].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's father was Henry Wellesley, 1st Baron Cowley[9].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's mother was Charlotte Paget, Marchioness of Anglesey[10].
  • Among Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's spouses was Olivia FitzGerald-de Ros[11].
  • A child of Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley was William Wellesley, 2nd Earl Cowley[12].
  • A child of Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley was Frederick Wellesley[13].
  • A child of Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley was Lady Feodorowna Wellesley[14].
  • A child of Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley was Lady Sophia Wellesley[15].
  • A child of Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley was Cecil Wellesley[16].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's professions included politician[7].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[19].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the German Confederation[20].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Among Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's employers was Foreign Office[22].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's education included a stint at Brasenose College[23].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley was educated at Eton College[24].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley received the Order of the Garter[26].
  • Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mayfair[2], Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley… he was born on June 17, 1804[3]. His father was Henry Wellesley, 1st Baron Cowley[9]. His mother was Charlotte Paget, Marchioness of Anglesey[10].

Education

Educated at Brasenose College[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1509[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[24], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Among Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's employers was Foreign Office[22]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[19], a position[37], in France[38]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to the German Confederation[20]; and member of the House of Lords[21], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1801[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1815[44] and Order of the Garter[26], an order of chivalry[45], in Kingdom of England[46], founded in 1348[47].

Personal Life

Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley was married to Olivia FitzGerald-de Ros[11]. Children include William Wellesley, 2nd Earl Cowley[12], a politician[48], 1834–1895[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50]; Frederick Wellesley[13], a military personnel[51], 1844–1931[52]; Lady Feodorowna Wellesley[14], 1838–1920[53]; Lady Sophia Wellesley[15], 1840–1923[54]; and Cecil Wellesley[16], 1842–1916[55], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[56].

Death and Burial

Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley died on July 15, 1884[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley born?

Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's place of birth was Mayfair[2].

Where did Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley die?

Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley died in London[4].

Who were Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's parents?

Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's father was Henry Wellesley, 1st Baron Cowley[9]. Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's mother was Charlotte Paget, Marchioness of Anglesey[10].

Who was Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley married to?

Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley's spouses include Olivia FitzGerald-de Ros[11].

What did Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley do for work?

Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley go to school?

Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley was educated at Brasenose College[23] and Eton College[24].

What awards did Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25] and Order of the Garter[26].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Melderick · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Child William Wellesley, 2nd Earl Cowley, Frederick Wellesley, Lady Feodorowna Wellesley +2
    Award received Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Order of the Garter
    Family name Wellesley
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