Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover

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Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover

Summary

Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover is a human[1]. He was born on June 24, 1724[2]. He died on December 2, 1792[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover was born on June 24, 1724[2].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover was born on January 1, 1723[7].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover died on December 2, 1792[3].
  • Burial took place at St Andrew Churchyard, Wimpole[8].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's father was Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke[9].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's mother was Margaret Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[10].
  • Among Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's spouses was Christiana Charlotte Margaret Henrik[11].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover worked as a diplomat[4].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover worked as a politician[5].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's education included a stint at Newcome's School[18].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover is recorded as male[19].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's noble title is recorded as Baron Dover[21].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's family name is recorded as Yorke[23].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's given name is recorded as Joseph[24].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's depicted by is recorded as Sir Joseph Yorke, Baron Dover KB, MP (1724-1792) (after Guillaume-Jean-Joseph de Spinny)[25].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include June 24, 1724[2] and January 1, 1723[7]. Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's father was Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke[9]. His mother was Margaret Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[10].

Education

Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover was educated at Newcome's School[18].

Career and Affiliations

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

Personal Life

Among Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's spouses was Christiana Charlotte Margaret Henrik[11].

Death and Burial

Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover died on December 2, 1792[3]. Burial took place at St Andrew Churchyard, Wimpole[8].

Why It Matters

Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Who were Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's parents?

Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's father was Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke[9]. Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's mother was Margaret Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[10].

Who was Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover married to?

Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover's spouses include Christiana Charlotte Margaret Henrik[11].

What did Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover do for work?

Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover worked as diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Where did Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover go to school?

Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover was educated at Newcome's School[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Joseph
    Place of burial St Andrew Churchyard, Wimpole
    Depicted by Sir Joseph Yorke, Baron Dover KB, MP (1724-1792) (after Guillaume-Jean-Joseph de Spinny)
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