James Leigh

British Member of Parliament (1765-1823)
Person human Q26220722
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James Leigh

Summary

James Leigh is a human[1]. He was born on +1765-02-08T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1823-10-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • James Leigh was born on +1765-02-08T00:00:00Z[2].
  • James Leigh died on +1823-10-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Leigh's father was James Leigh[5].
  • James Leigh's mother was Lady Caroline Brydges[6].
  • James Leigh was married to Julia Twisleton[7].
  • A child of James Leigh was Chandos Leigh, 1st Baron Leigh[8].
  • A child of James Leigh was Augusta Leigh[9].
  • A child of James Leigh was Julia Leigh[10].
  • A child of James Leigh was Caroline Leigh[11].
  • A child of James Leigh was Mary Leigh[12].
  • James Leigh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • James Leigh held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • James Leigh's professions included politician[4].
  • James Leigh held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • James Leigh held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • James Leigh held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • James Leigh held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • James Leigh held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • James Leigh held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • James Leigh is recorded as male[21].
  • James Leigh's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Leigh's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 6376367[23].
  • James Leigh's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n85217727[24].
  • James Leigh's Open Library ID is recorded as OL5214811A[25].
  • James Leigh's family name is recorded as Leigh[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Leigh was born on +1765-02-08T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was he[5]. His mother was Lady Caroline Brydges[6].

Career and Affiliations

James Leigh's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1802[29]; member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1806[32]; member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1807[35]; member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1812[38]; member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1818[41]; and member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1820[44].

Personal Life

Among James Leigh's spouses was Julia Twisleton[7]. Children include Chandos Leigh, 1st Baron Leigh[8], a politician[45], 1791–1850[46]; Augusta Leigh[9]; Julia Leigh[10]; Caroline Leigh[11]; and Mary Leigh[12].

Death and Burial

James Leigh died on +1823-10-28T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were James Leigh's parents?

James Leigh's father was James Leigh[5]. James Leigh's mother was Lady Caroline Brydges[6].

Who was James Leigh married to?

James Leigh's spouses include Julia Twisleton[7].

What did James Leigh do for work?

James Leigh worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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