Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue

British politician (1854-1932)
Person human Q5930808
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Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue

Summary

Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue is a human[1]. His place of birth was St George Hanover Square[2]. He was born on April 16, 1854[3]. He died on October 29, 1932[4]. He worked as a politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was born in St George Hanover Square[2].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was born on April 16, 1854[3].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue died on October 29, 1932[4].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's father was Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue[6].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's mother was Georgiana Dawson-Damer[7].
  • Among Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's spouses was Emily Ormsby-Gore[8].
  • A child of Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was Hugh Fortescue, 5th Earl Fortescue[9].
  • A child of Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was Denzil Fortescue, 6th Earl Fortescue[10].
  • A child of Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was Geoffrey Faithful Fortescue[11].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue worked as a politician[5].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue held the position of member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Devon[17].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was educated at Harrow School[18].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was educated at Trinity College[19].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue is recorded as male[21].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's noble title is recorded as Earl Fortescue[23].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was affiliated with the Liberal Party[24].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was affiliated with the Liberal Unionist Party[25].
  • Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's place of birth was St George Hanover Square[2]. He was born on April 16, 1854[3]. His father was Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue[6]. His mother was Georgiana Dawson-Damer[7].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[18], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1572[29] and Trinity College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1546[32], headquartered in Cambridge[33].

Career and Affiliations

Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1886[36]; member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1885[39]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1880[42]; and Lord Lieutenant of Devon[17], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Recognition

Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20].

Personal Life

Among Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's spouses was Emily Ormsby-Gore[8]. Children include Hugh Fortescue, 5th Earl Fortescue[9], a politician[45], 1888–1958[46], of United Kingdom[47], awarded the Order of the Garter[48]; Denzil Fortescue, 6th Earl Fortescue[10], a military personnel[49], 1893–1977[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the Military Cross[52]; and Geoffrey Faithful Fortescue[11], 1891–1900[53]. Political affiliations include Liberal Party[24], a political party[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1859[56] and Liberal Unionist Party[25], a political party[57], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[58], founded in 1886[59], headquartered in London[60].

Death and Burial

Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue died on October 29, 1932[4].

FAQs

Where was Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue born?

Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was born in St George Hanover Square[2].

Who were Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's parents?

Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's father was Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue[6]. Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's mother was Georgiana Dawson-Damer[7].

Who was Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue married to?

Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue's spouses include Emily Ormsby-Gore[8].

What did Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue do for work?

Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue worked as politician[5].

Where did Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue go to school?

Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue was educated at Harrow School[18] and Trinity College[19].

What awards did Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20].

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Class ancestry

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