John Yorke

English barrister and politician (1728-1801)
Person human Q20967007
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John Yorke

Summary

John Yorke is a human[1]. He was born on 1728[2]. He died on 1801[3]. He worked as a barrister[4] and politician[5].

Key Facts

  • John Yorke was born on 1728[2].
  • John Yorke died on 1801[3].
  • Burial took place at Wimpole[6].
  • John Yorke's father was Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke[7].
  • John Yorke's mother was Margaret Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[8].
  • Among John Yorke's spouses was Elizabeth Lygon[9].
  • A child of John Yorke was Jemima Yorke[10].
  • John Yorke held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • John Yorke worked as a barrister[4].
  • John Yorke's professions included politician[5].
  • John Yorke held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • John Yorke held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • John Yorke held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • John Yorke held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • John Yorke held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • John Yorke held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • John Yorke's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[18].
  • John Yorke's education included a stint at Newcome's School[19].
  • John Yorke was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • John Yorke is recorded as male[21].
  • John Yorke's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Yorke's Commons category is recorded as John Yorke (1728–1801)[23].
  • John Yorke's family name is recorded as Yorke[24].
  • John Yorke's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Yorke's depicted by is recorded as The Hon. John Yorke (1728–1801)[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Yorke was born on 1728[2]. His father was Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke[7]. His mother was Margaret Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[8].

Education

Educated at Corpus Christi College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1352[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and Newcome's School[19], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include barrister[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[12], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[13], member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[14], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[16], and member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[17].

Personal Life

Among John Yorke's spouses was Elizabeth Lygon[9]. A child of him was Jemima Yorke[10].

Death and Burial

John Yorke died on 1801[3]. He is buried at Wimpole[6].

FAQs

Who were John Yorke's parents?

John Yorke's father was Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke[7]. John Yorke's mother was Margaret Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[8].

Who was John Yorke married to?

John Yorke's spouses include Elizabeth Lygon[9].

What did John Yorke do for work?

John Yorke worked as barrister[4] and politician[5].

Where did John Yorke go to school?

John Yorke was educated at Corpus Christi College[18] and Newcome's School[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    History of parliament id 1715-1754/member/yorke-hon-john-1728-1801, 1754-1790/member/yorke-hon-john-1728-1801
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Family name Yorke
    Member of Royal Society
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