John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough

British politician (1781-1847)
Person human Q6253138
John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough
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John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough

Summary

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marylebone[2]. He was born on August 31, 1781[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on May 16, 1847[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was born in Marylebone[2].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough passed away in Dublin[4].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was born on August 31, 1781[3].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough died on May 16, 1847[5].
  • Burial took place at Fiddown Church[8].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough's father was Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough[9].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough's mother was Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough[10].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was married to Maria Fane[11].
  • A child of John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was Frederick Ponsonby, 6th Earl of Bessborough[12].
  • A child of John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was Walter Ponsonby, 7th Earl of Bessborough[13].
  • A child of John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was John Ponsonby, 5th Earl of Bessborough[14].
  • A child of John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was Lady Maria Ponsonby[15].
  • A child of John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was Lady Kathleen Ponsonby[16].
  • A child of John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was William Ponsonby[17].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough's professions included politician[6].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough held the position of Home Secretary[20].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough held the position of member of the House of Lords[24].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was educated at Christ Church[26].
  • John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was educated at Harrow School[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Marylebone[2], John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough… he was born on August 31, 1781[3]. His father was Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough[9]. His mother was Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough[10].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[26] and Harrow School[27].

Career and Affiliations

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Home Secretary[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1782[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1171[33]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1832[38]; member of the House of Lords[24], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1801[41]; and member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1831[44].

Personal Life

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was married to Maria Fane[11]. Children include Frederick Ponsonby, 6th Earl of Bessborough[12], Walter Ponsonby, 7th Earl of Bessborough[13], John Ponsonby, 5th Earl of Bessborough[14], Lady Maria Ponsonby[15], Lady Kathleen Ponsonby[16], and William Ponsonby[17]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[45].

Death and Burial

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough died on May 16, 1847[5]. He died in Dublin[4]. He is buried at Fiddown Church[8].

Why It Matters

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough born?

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough's place of birth was Marylebone[2].

Where did John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough die?

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough died in Dublin[4].

Who were John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough's parents?

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough's father was Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough[9]. John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough's mother was Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough[10].

Who was John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough married to?

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough's spouses include Maria Fane[11].

What did John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough do for work?

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough worked as politician[6].

Where did John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough go to school?

John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough was educated at Christ Church[26] and Harrow School[27].

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  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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