John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier

British field marshal; (1680-1770)
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John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier

Summary

John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier is a human[1]. He was born in Castres[2]. He was born on November 7, 1680[3]. He passed away in Cobham[4]. He died on April 28, 1770[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier was born in Castres[2].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier passed away in Cobham[4].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier was born on November 7, 1680[3].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier died on April 28, 1770[5].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's father was Louis de Ligonnier, Seigneur de Montcuquet[9].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's mother was Louise du Poncet[10].
  • A child of John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier was Penelope Ligonier[11].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's professions included politician[6].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier worked as a military personnel[7].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier held the position of Master-General of the Ordnance[16].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier is recorded as male[19].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's noble title is recorded as viscount[21].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's noble title is recorded as Viscount Ligonier[22].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's noble title is recorded as Earl Ligonier[23].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's noble title is recorded as Baron Ligonier[24].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's military branch is recorded as British Army[25].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's Commons category is recorded as John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier[26].
  • John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's military, police or special rank is recorded as field marshal[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Castres[2], John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier… he was born on November 7, 1680[3]. His father was Louis de Ligonnier, Seigneur de Montcuquet[9]. His mother was Louise du Poncet[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[13]; member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[14]; member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[15]; and Master-General of the Ordnance[16], a military position[28].

Recognition

John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

Personal Life

A child of John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier was Penelope Ligonier[11].

Death and Burial

John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier died on April 28, 1770[5]. He passed away in Cobham[4].

Why It Matters

John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier born?

John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's place of birth was Castres[2].

Where did John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier die?

John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier died in Cobham[4].

Who were John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's parents?

John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's father was Louis de Ligonnier, Seigneur de Montcuquet[9]. John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's mother was Louise du Poncet[10].

What did John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier do for work?

John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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