John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley

Summary

John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley is a human^[1]. Born in England^[2], he… he was born on August 5, 1798^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on October 27, 1867^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in England^[2], John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley…
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley died in London^[4].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley was born on August 5, 1798^[3].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley died on October 27, 1867^[5].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's father was John Wrottesley, 1st Baron Wrottesley^[8].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's mother was Lady Caroline Bennet^[9].
• Among John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's spouses was Sophia Elizabeth Giffard^[10].
• A child of John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley was Arthur Wrottesley, 3rd Baron Wrottesley^[11].
• A child of John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley was George Wrottesley^[12].
• A child of John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley was Charles Wrottesley^[13].
• A child of John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley was Henry Wrottesley^[14].
• A child of John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley was Caroline Wrottesley^[15].
• A child of John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley was Cameron Wrottesley^[16].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[17].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[18].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley worked as an astronomer^[6].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's field of work was astronomy^[19].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley held the position of President of the Royal Society^[20].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[21].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[22].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley was a member of Royal Society^[23].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley is recorded as male^[24].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's noble title is recorded as baron^[26].
• John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's noble title is recorded as Baron Wrottesley^[27].

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Origins and Family

John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's place of birth was England^[2]. He was born on August 5, 1798^[3]. His father was John Wrottesley, 1st Baron Wrottesley^[8]. His mother was Lady Caroline Bennet^[9].

Career and Affiliations

John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley worked as an astronomer^[6]. His field of work was astronomy^[19]. He held the position of President of the Royal Society^[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[21], a fellowship award^[28], in United Kingdom^[29] and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[22], a science award^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1824^[32].

Personal Life

Among John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's spouses was Sophia Elizabeth Giffard^[10]. Children include Arthur Wrottesley, 3rd Baron Wrottesley^[11], a cricketer^[33], 1824–1910^[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[35]; George Wrottesley^[12], an engineer^[36], 1827–1909^[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[38]; Charles Wrottesley^[13], 1826–1907^[39]; Henry Wrottesley^[14], 1829–1852^[40]; Caroline Wrottesley^[15], 1832–1860^[41]; and Cameron Wrottesley^[16], 1834–1854^[42].

Death and Burial

John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley died on October 27, 1867^[5]. He died in London^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley include Wrottesley^[43], a lunar crater^[44].

Why It Matters

John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45]

Entities named for him include Wrottesley^[43], a lunar crater^[44].

FAQs

Where was John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley born?

Born in England^[2], John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley…

Where did John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley die?

John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley died in London^[4].

Who were John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's parents?

John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's father was John Wrottesley, 1st Baron Wrottesley^[8]. John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's mother was Lady Caroline Bennet^[9].

Who was John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley married to?

John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley's spouses include Sophia Elizabeth Giffard^[10].

What did John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley do for work?

John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley worked as astronomer^[6].

What awards did John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[21] and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[22].