John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney

British politician
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John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney

Summary

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney is a human[1]. He was born on August 9, 1805[2]. He died in Chislehurst[3]. He died on February 14, 1890[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney died in Chislehurst[3].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney was born on August 9, 1805[2].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney died on February 14, 1890[4].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's father was John Townshend, 2nd Viscount Sydney[7].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's mother was Lady Caroline Elizabeth Letitia Clements[8].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney was married to Emily Paget[9].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's professions included politician[5].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[12].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Kent[14].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney held the position of Lord Chamberlain[15].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney held the position of Lord Chamberlain[16].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's education included a stint at Eton College[17].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney was educated at St John's College[18].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney is recorded as male[20].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's noble title is recorded as Earl Sydney[22].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's Commons category is recorded as John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney[24].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's family name is recorded as Townshend[25].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's work location is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney was born on August 9, 1805[2]. His father was John Townshend, 2nd Viscount Sydney[7]. His mother was Lady Caroline Elizabeth Letitia Clements[8].

Education

Educated at Eton College[17], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and St John's College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1511[33].

Career and Affiliations

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1826[36]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[12], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1830[41]; Lord Lieutenant of Kent[14], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and Lord Chamberlain[15], a position[44].

Recognition

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].

Personal Life

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney was married to Emily Paget[9]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].

Death and Burial

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney died on February 14, 1890[4]. He passed away in Chislehurst[3].

Why It Matters

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where did John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney die?

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney died in Chislehurst[3].

Who were John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's parents?

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's father was John Townshend, 2nd Viscount Sydney[7]. John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's mother was Lady Caroline Elizabeth Letitia Clements[8].

Who was John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney married to?

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney's spouses include Emily Paget[9].

What did John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney do for work?

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney worked as politician[5].

Where did John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney go to school?

John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney was educated at Eton College[17] and St John's College[18].

What awards did John Townshend, 1st Earl Sydney receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].

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  8. [11] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  18. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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