John Jennings
British naval officer and politician of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
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Summary
John Jennings was born on January 1, 1664[1]. He died on December 23, 1743[2], in Greenwich[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 1, 1743[6]
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[7]
- Father: Philip Jennings[8]
- Mother: Christian Eyton[9]
- Child: George Jennings[10]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11], member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[12], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[13], member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[14], member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[16], member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[17], Member of the 1705-07 Parliament[18], First Sea Lord[19]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[22]
- Commons category: John Jennings (admiral)[23]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[24]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Jamaica Station[25]
- Participated in conflict: War of the Spanish Succession[26]
- Family name: Jennings[27]
- Given name: John[28]
- Depicted by: Admiral Sir John Jennings (1664-1743)[29], Admiral Sir John Jennings, 1664-1743[30]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- P14608: 1019741694[33]
Why It Matters
John Jennings has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where did John Jennings die?
John Jennings passed away in Greenwich[3].
Who were John Jennings's parents?
John Jennings's father was Philip Jennings[8]. John Jennings's mother was Christian Eyton[9].
What did John Jennings do for work?
John Jennings worked as a politician[4].
What awards did John Jennings receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[20].