John Gerard Leigh

English landowner and huntsman, b. 8 June 1821, d. 24 February 1875
Person human Q54649686
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John Gerard Leigh

Summary

John Gerard Leigh is a human[1]. Born in Liverpool[2], he… he was born on +1821-06-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1875-02-24T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a large estate owner[5], hunter[6], and horse breeder[7].

Key Facts

  • John Gerard Leigh's place of birth was Liverpool[2].
  • John Gerard Leigh was born on +1821-06-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Gerard Leigh died on +1875-02-24T00:00:00Z[4].
  • John Gerard Leigh's father was John Shaw Leigh[8].
  • John Gerard Leigh's mother was Hannah Blundell Hollinshead[9].
  • Among John Gerard Leigh's spouses was Eleanor Louisa Hawkes[10].
  • John Gerard Leigh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • John Gerard Leigh worked as a large estate owner[5].
  • John Gerard Leigh worked as a hunter[6].
  • John Gerard Leigh's professions included horse breeder[7].
  • John Gerard Leigh held the position of High Sheriff of Bedfordshire[12].
  • John Gerard Leigh was educated at Eton College[13].
  • John Gerard Leigh was educated at Lincoln College[14].
  • John Gerard Leigh's image is recorded as 1872 portrait of John Gerard Leigh - Bailey's Magazine Vol 21 Apr 1872.tif[15].
  • John Gerard Leigh is recorded as male[16].
  • John Gerard Leigh's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Gerard Leigh's signature is recorded as 1872 signature of John Gerard Leigh - Bailey's Magazine Vol21 Apr 1872 v2.tif[18].
  • John Gerard Leigh's Commons category is recorded as John Gerard Leigh[19].
  • John Gerard Leigh's residence is recorded as Luton Hoo[20].
  • John Gerard Leigh's family name is recorded as Leigh[21].
  • John Gerard Leigh's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Gerard Leigh's given name is recorded as Gerard[23].
  • John Gerard Leigh's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[24].
  • John Gerard Leigh's British Museum person or institution ID is recorded as 172395[25].
  • John Gerard Leigh's owner of is recorded as Half Caste[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Gerard Leigh was born in Liverpool[2]. He was born on +1821-06-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Shaw Leigh[8]. His mother was Hannah Blundell Hollinshead[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College[13], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29] and Lincoln College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1427[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include large estate owner[5], hunter[6], and horse breeder[7]. John Gerard Leigh held the position of High Sheriff of Bedfordshire[12].

Personal Life

Among John Gerard Leigh's spouses was Eleanor Louisa Hawkes[10].

Death and Burial

John Gerard Leigh died on +1875-02-24T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was John Gerard Leigh born?

John Gerard Leigh was born in Liverpool[2].

Who were John Gerard Leigh's parents?

John Gerard Leigh's father was John Shaw Leigh[8]. John Gerard Leigh's mother was Hannah Blundell Hollinshead[9].

Who was John Gerard Leigh married to?

John Gerard Leigh's spouses include Eleanor Louisa Hawkes[10].

What did John Gerard Leigh do for work?

John Gerard Leigh worked as large estate owner[5], hunter[6], and horse breeder[7].

Where did John Gerard Leigh go to school?

John Gerard Leigh was educated at Eton College[13] and Lincoln College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The London Gazette 24068. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Leigh, John Gerard. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Leigh, John Gerard. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Leigh, John Gerard. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

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