James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam

British politician (1809-1895)
Person human Q6135005
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James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam

Summary

James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam is a human[1]. He was born on +1809-02-20T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1895-07-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a cricketer[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam was born on +1809-02-20T00:00:00Z[2].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam died on +1895-07-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's father was James Grimston, 1st Earl of Verulam[7].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's mother was Charlotte Jenkinson[8].
  • Among James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's spouses was Elizabeth Joanna Weyland[9].
  • A child of James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam was James Grimston, 3rd Earl of Verulam[10].
  • A child of James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam was Jane Grimston[11].
  • A child of James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam was Lady Harriot Elizabeth Grimston[12].
  • A child of James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam was William Grimston[13].
  • A child of James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam was Lady Maud Grimston[14].
  • A child of James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam was Robert Grimston[15].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's professions included cricketer[4].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam worked as a politician[5].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's education included a stint at Harrow School[23].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's education included a stint at Christ Church[24].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's image is recorded as The House of Commons, 1833 by Sir George Hayter.jpg[25].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam is recorded as male[26].
  • James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam was born on +1809-02-20T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was James Grimston, 1st Earl of Verulam[7]. His mother was Charlotte Jenkinson[8].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[23], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and Christ Church[24], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Oxford[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1841[37]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1837[40]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1835[43]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1832[46]; member of the House of Lords[21], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1801[49]; and member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1831[52].

Personal Life

James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam was married to Elizabeth Joanna Weyland[9]. Children include James Grimston, 3rd Earl of Verulam[10], a politician[53], 1852–1924[54], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[55]; Jane Grimston[11], 1848–1920[56]; Lady Harriot Elizabeth Grimston[12]; William Grimston[13], 1855–1900[57]; Lady Maud Grimston[14], 1857–1929[58]; and Robert Grimston[15], 1860–1928[59]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[60].

Death and Burial

James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam died on +1895-07-27T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Who were James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's parents?

James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's father was James Grimston, 1st Earl of Verulam[7]. James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's mother was Charlotte Jenkinson[8].

Who was James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam married to?

James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam's spouses include Elizabeth Joanna Weyland[9].

What did James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam do for work?

James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam worked as cricketer[4] and politician[5].

Where did James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam go to school?

James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam was educated at Harrow School[23] and Christ Church[24].

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