John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby

Summary

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby is a human^[1]. He was born in London^[2]. He was born on April 7, 1648^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on February 24, 1721^[5]. He worked as a statesperson^[6], politician^[7], writer^[8], and poet^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in London^[2], John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby…
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby passed away in London^[4].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby was born on April 7, 1648^[3].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby was born on September 8, 1647^[11].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby died on February 24, 1721^[5].
• Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[12].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's father was Edmund Sheffield, 2nd Earl of Mulgrave^[13].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's mother was Lady Elizabeth Cranfield^[14].
• Among John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's spouses was Ursula Stawel^[15].
• Among John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's spouses was Catherine Greville^[16].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby was married to Catherine Sheffield, Duchess of Buckingham and Normanby^[17].
• A child of John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby was Charlotte Herbert^[18].
• A child of John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby was Sir Charles Sheffield, 1st Baronet^[19].
• A child of John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby was Katharine Sophia Herbert^[20].
• A child of John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby was Mary Sheffield^[21].
• A child of John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby was John Sheffield, Marquess of Normanby^[22].
• A child of John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby was Robert Sheffield^[23].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[24].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby held citizenship in England^[25].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby worked as a statesperson^[6].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's professions included politician^[7].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's professions included writer^[8].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby worked as a poet^[9].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[26].
• John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby held the position of Lord Privy Seal^[27].

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Origins and Family

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's place of birth was London^[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 7, 1648^[3] and September 8, 1647^[11]. His father was Edmund Sheffield, 2nd Earl of Mulgrave^[13]. His mother was Lady Elizabeth Cranfield^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include statesperson^[6], politician^[7], writer^[8], and poet^[9]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[26], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Lord Privy Seal^[27], a position^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1307^[32]; Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire^[33], a position^[34], in United Kingdom^[35]; Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire^[36], a position^[37], in United Kingdom^[38]; and Lord Chamberlain^[39], a position^[40].

Recognition

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby received the Knight of the Garter^[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ursula Stawel^[15], 1660–1697^[42]; Catherine Greville^[16], 1665–1703^[43]; and Catherine Sheffield, Duchess of Buckingham and Normanby^[17], 1685–1743^[44]. Children include Charlotte Herbert^[18]; Sir Charles Sheffield, 1st Baronet^[19], 1706–1774^[45]; Katharine Sophia Herbert^[20], 1705–1780^[46]; Mary Sheffield^[21]; John Sheffield, Marquess of Normanby^[22], 1710–1710^[47]; and Robert Sheffield^[23], 1711–1715^[48].

Death and Burial

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby died on February 24, 1721^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[12].

Why It Matters

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

FAQs

Where was John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby born?

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's place of birth was London^[2].

Where did John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby die?

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby died in London^[4].

Who were John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's parents?

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's father was Edmund Sheffield, 2nd Earl of Mulgrave^[13]. John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's mother was Lady Elizabeth Cranfield^[14].

Who was John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby married to?

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby's spouses include Ursula Stawel^[15], Catherine Greville^[16], and Catherine Sheffield, Duchess of Buckingham and Normanby^[17].

What did John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby do for work?

John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby worked as statesperson^[6], politician^[7], writer^[8], and poet^[9].

What awards did John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter^[41].