John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley

British politician (1719-1781)
Person human Q6222212
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John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley

Summary

John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley is a human[1]. He was born on October 1, 1719[2]. He died on July 31, 1781[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was born on October 1, 1719[2].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley died on July 31, 1781[3].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's father was John Bligh, 1st Earl of Darnley[6].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's mother was Theodosia Bligh, 10th Baroness Clifton[7].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was married to Mary Stoyte[8].
  • A child of John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was John Bligh, 4th Earl of Darnley[9].
  • A child of John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was Lady Catherine Bligh[10].
  • A child of John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was unknown daughter Bligh[11].
  • A child of John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was unknown daughter Bligh[12].
  • A child of John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was Edward Bligh[13].
  • A child of John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was Lady Theodosia Bligh[14].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's professions included politician[4].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[16].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was educated at Merton College[18].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley is recorded as male[19].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's noble title is recorded as count[21].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's family name is recorded as Bligh[22].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[24].
  • John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was born on October 1, 1719[2]. His father was John Bligh, 1st Earl of Darnley[6]. His mother was Theodosia Bligh, 10th Baroness Clifton[7].

Education

John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's education included a stint at Merton College[18].

Career and Affiliations

John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[16] and member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[17].

Personal Life

Among John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's spouses was Mary Stoyte[8]. Children include John Bligh, 4th Earl of Darnley[9], a cricketer[26], 1767–1831[27], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[28], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[29]; Lady Catherine Bligh[10], 1774–1812[30]; unknown daughter Bligh[11]; Edward Bligh[13], a cricketer[31], 1769–1840[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33]; Lady Theodosia Bligh[14], 1771–1840[34]; and William Bligh[35], 1775–1845[36].

Death and Burial

John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley died on July 31, 1781[3].

Why It Matters

John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's parents?

John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's father was John Bligh, 1st Earl of Darnley[6]. John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's mother was Theodosia Bligh, 10th Baroness Clifton[7].

Who was John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley married to?

John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley's spouses include Mary Stoyte[8].

What did John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley do for work?

John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley worked as politician[4].

Where did John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley go to school?

John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley was educated at Merton College[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [35] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  18. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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