John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett

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John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett

Summary

John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1663[2]. He died on May 28, 1743[3]. He worked as a writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett was born on January 1, 1663[2].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett was born on January 1, 1668[6].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett died on May 28, 1743[3].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's father was John Poulett, 3rd Baron Poulett[7].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's mother was Lady Susan Herbert[8].
  • Among John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's spouses was Bridget Bertie[9].
  • A child of John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett was John Poulett, 2nd Earl Poulett[10].
  • A child of John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett was Vere Poulett, 3rd Earl Poulett[11].
  • A child of John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett was Anne Poulett[12].
  • A child of John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett was Peregrine Poulett[13].
  • A child of John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett was Bridget Poulett[14].
  • A child of John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett was Catherine Poulett[15].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's professions included writer[4].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Devon[17].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett received the Order of the Garter[19].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett is recorded as male[21].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's noble title is recorded as Earl Poulett[23].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett was affiliated with the Tories[24].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's family name is recorded as Poulett[25].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's depicted by is recorded as John Poulett, 4th Baron and 1st Earl Poulett, KG, PC, FRS (1663-1743)[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1663[2] and January 1, 1668[6]. John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's father was John Poulett, 3rd Baron Poulett[7]. His mother was Lady Susan Herbert[8].

Career and Affiliations

John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett worked as a writer[4]. He held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Devon[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Order of the Garter[19], an order of chivalry[30], in Kingdom of England[31], founded in 1348[32].

Personal Life

Among John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's spouses was Bridget Bertie[9]. Children include John Poulett, 2nd Earl Poulett[10], a politician[33], 1708–1764[34], of Kingdom of Great Britain[35]; Vere Poulett, 3rd Earl Poulett[11], a politician[36], 1710–1788[37]; Anne Poulett[12], a politician[38], 1711–1785[39]; Peregrine Poulett[13], a politician[40], 1708–1752[41], of Kingdom of Great Britain[42]; Bridget Poulett[14]; and Catherine Poulett[15], 1706–1758[43]. He was affiliated with the Tories[24].

Death and Burial

John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett died on May 28, 1743[3].

Why It Matters

John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

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

John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's father was John Poulett, 3rd Baron Poulett[7]. John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's mother was Lady Susan Herbert[8].

Who was John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett married to?

John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett's spouses include Bridget Bertie[9].

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

John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett worked as writer[4].

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

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18] and Order of the Garter[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [32] . 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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