John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester

Summary

John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester is a human^[1]. Born in Ditchley^[2], he… he was born on April 1, 1647^[3]. He died in Woodstock^[4]. He died on July 26, 1680^[5]. He worked as a poet^[6], writer^[7], and playwright^[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was born in Ditchley^[2].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester died in Woodstock^[4].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was born on April 1, 1647^[3].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was born on April 1, 1647^[10].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester died on July 26, 1680^[5].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester died on July 26, 1680^[11].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester is buried at Church of All Saints, Spelsbury^[12].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's father was Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester^[13].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's mother was Anne St John, Countess of Rochester^[14].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was married to Elizabeth Wilmot, Countess of Rochester^[15].
• A child of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was Charles Wilmot, 3rd Earl of Rochester^[16].
• A child of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was Anne Wilmot of Rochester^[17].
• A child of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was Elizabeth Wilmot^[18].
• A child of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was Malet Wilmot^[19].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[20].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's professions included poet^[6].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's professions included writer^[7].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester worked as a playwright^[8].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester held the position of member of the House of Lords^[21].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's education included a stint at Wadham College^[22].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester is recorded as male^[23].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's noble title is recorded as viscount^[25].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's noble title is recorded as Earl of Rochester^[26].
• John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's place of birth was Ditchley^[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 1, 1647^[3]. His father was Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester^[13]. His mother was Anne St John, Countess of Rochester^[14].

Education

John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's education included a stint at Wadham College^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet^[6], writer^[7], and playwright^[8]. John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester held the position of member of the House of Lords^[21].

Personal Life

Among John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's spouses was Elizabeth Wilmot, Countess of Rochester^[15]. Children include Charles Wilmot, 3rd Earl of Rochester^[16], 1671–1681^[28], of Kingdom of England^[29]; Anne Wilmot of Rochester^[17], 1672–1703^[30]; Elizabeth Wilmot^[18], 1674–1757^[31]; and Malet Wilmot^[19], 1675–1708^[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 26, 1680^[5]. John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester died in Woodstock^[4]. The cause of death was syphilis^[33]. Burial took place at Church of All Saints, Spelsbury^[12].

Why It Matters

John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

Works attributed to him include Sodom, or the Quintessence of Debauchery^[35], a literary work^[36].

FAQs

Where was John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester born?

Born in Ditchley^[2], John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester…

Where did John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester die?

John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester died in Woodstock^[4].

Who were John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's parents?

John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's father was Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester^[13]. John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's mother was Anne St John, Countess of Rochester^[14].

Who was John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester married to?

John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester's spouses include Elizabeth Wilmot, Countess of Rochester^[15].

What did John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester do for work?

John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester worked as poet^[6], writer^[7], and playwright^[8].

Where did John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester go to school?

John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was educated at Wadham College^[22].