Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland
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Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland
Summary
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland is a human[1]. His place of birth was Coventry[2]. He was born on December 19, 1715[3]. He died in Prague[4]. He died on June 6, 1786[5]. He worked as a soldier[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], land owner[9], and patron of the arts[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's place of birth was Coventry[2].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland passed away in Prague[4].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was born on December 19, 1715[3].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland died on June 6, 1786[5].
- Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's father was Langdale Smithson[13].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's mother was Philadelphia Reveley[14].
- Among Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's spouses was Elizabeth Percy, Duchess of Northumberland[15].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was married to Margaret Goodwin[16].
- A child of Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland[17].
- A child of Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley[18].
- A child of Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was James Smithson[19].
- A child of Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was Lady Elizabeth Percy[20].
- A child of Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was Dorothy Percy[21].
- A child of Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was Henry Louis Dickinson[22].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[23].
- English was Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's native language[24].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland worked as a soldier[6].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's professions included politician[7].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's professions included aristocrat[8].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's professions included land owner[9].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's professions included patron of the arts[10].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[25].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[26].
- Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[27].
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Origins and Family
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was born in Coventry[2]. He was born on December 19, 1715[3]. His father was Langdale Smithson[13]. His mother was Philadelphia Reveley[14]. English was his native language[24].
Education
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was educated at Pembroke College[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include soldier[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], land owner[9], and patron of the arts[10]. Positions held include member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[25]; member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[26]; member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[27]; High Sheriff of Yorkshire[29], a historical position[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Lord of the Bedchamber[32], a position[33]; and Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland[34], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[37], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39] and Knight of the Garter[40], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42].
Personal Life
Spouses include Elizabeth Percy, Duchess of Northumberland[15], a politician[43], 1716–1776[44], of Kingdom of Great Britain[45] and Margaret Goodwin[16]. Children include Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland[17], a politician[46], 1742–1817[47], of Kingdom of Great Britain[48], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[49]; Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley[18], a politician[50], 1750–1830[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52], awarded the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[53]; James Smithson[19], a chemist[54], 1765–1829[55], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[56], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[57], specialised in mineralogy[58]; Lady Elizabeth Percy[20]; Dorothy Percy[21]; and Henry Louis Dickinson[22]. Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was affiliated with the Tories[59].
Death and Burial
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland died on June 6, 1786[5]. He died in Prague[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].
Why It Matters
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland born?
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's place of birth was Coventry[2].
Where did Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland die?
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland died in Prague[4].
Who were Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's parents?
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's father was Langdale Smithson[13]. Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's mother was Philadelphia Reveley[14].
Who was Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland married to?
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland's spouses include Elizabeth Percy, Duchess of Northumberland[15] and Margaret Goodwin[16].
What did Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland do for work?
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland worked as soldier[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], land owner[9], and patron of the arts[10].
Where did Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland go to school?
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland was educated at Pembroke College[28].
What awards did Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[37] and Knight of the Garter[40].