Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue

British politician
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Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue

Summary

Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue is a human[1]. He was born on February 13, 1783[2]. He died on September 14, 1861[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and aristocrat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was born on February 13, 1783[2].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue died on September 14, 1861[3].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue's father was Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl Fortescue[7].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue's mother was Hester Grenville[8].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was married to Susan Ryder[9].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was married to Elizabeth Geale[10].
  • A child of Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue[11].
  • A child of Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was John William Fortescue[12].
  • A child of Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was Dudley Fortescue[13].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue's professions included politician[4].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue's professions included aristocrat[5].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[16].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was educated at Brasenose College[22].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue's education included a stint at Eton College[23].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue received the Order of the Garter[25].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was born on February 13, 1783[2]. His father was Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl Fortescue[7]. His mother was Hester Grenville[8].

Education

Educated at Brasenose College[22] and Eton College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and aristocrat[5]. Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1171[30]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1837[33]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1835[36]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1832[39]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1831[42]; and member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1802[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24] and Order of the Garter[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Susan Ryder[9], an aristocrat[46], 1796–1827[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48] and Elizabeth Geale[10], an aristocrat[49], 1805–1896[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51]. Children include Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue[11], John William Fortescue[12], and Dudley Fortescue[13]. Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was affiliated with the Whigs[52].

Death and Burial

Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue died on September 14, 1861[3].

Why It Matters

Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53]

FAQs

Who were Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue's parents?

Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue's father was Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl Fortescue[7]. Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue's mother was Hester Grenville[8].

Who was Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue married to?

Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue's spouses include Susan Ryder[9] and Elizabeth Geale[10].

What did Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue do for work?

Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue worked as politician[4] and aristocrat[5].

Where did Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue go to school?

Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue was educated at Brasenose College[22] and Eton College[23].

What awards did Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24] and Order of the Garter[25].

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  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  24. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom +13
    Occupation politician, aristocrat
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    Candidacy in election 1835 United Kingdom general election, 1837 United Kingdom general election, 1832 United Kingdom general election +5
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