Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester

English politician, diplomat, and writer
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Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester
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Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester

Summary

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester is a human[1]. His place of birth was England[2]. He was born on March 1, 1641[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 2, 1711[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester was born in England[2].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester died in London[4].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester was born on March 1, 1641[3].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester died on May 2, 1711[5].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester's father was Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon[9].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester's mother was Frances Hyde, Countess of Clarendon[10].
  • Among Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester's spouses was Henrietta Hyde, Countess of Rochester[11].
  • A child of Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester was Henry Hyde, 4th Earl of Clarendon[12].
  • A child of Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester was Lady Anne Hyde[13].
  • A child of Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester was Lady Mary Hyde[14].
  • A child of Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester was Henrietta Hyde[15].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester's professions included politician[7].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester held the position of First Lord of the Treasury[18].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester held the position of Lord President of the Council[19].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester held the position of Lord High Treasurer[20].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester held the position of Member of the April 1660 Parliament[22].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester received the Order of the Garter[23].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester was a member of Cavalier Parliament[24].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester was a member of Habeas Corpus Parliament[25].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester is recorded as male[26].
  • Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester's place of birth was England[2]. He was born on March 1, 1641[3]. His father was Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon[9]. His mother was Frances Hyde, Countess of Clarendon[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17]; First Lord of the Treasury[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1126[30]; Lord President of the Council[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1530[33]; Lord High Treasurer[20], a position[34], founded in 1158[35]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1171[38]; and Member of the April 1660 Parliament[22].

Recognition

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester received the Order of the Garter[23].

Personal Life

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester was married to Henrietta Hyde, Countess of Rochester[11]. Children include Henry Hyde, 4th Earl of Clarendon[12], a politician[39], 1672–1753[40]; Lady Anne Hyde[13], 1667–1684[41]; Lady Mary Hyde[14], 1669–1708[42]; and Henrietta Hyde[15], 1677–1730[43]. He was affiliated with the Tories[44].

Death and Burial

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester died on May 2, 1711[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester born?

Born in England[2], Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester…

Where did Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester die?

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester passed away in London[4].

Who were Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester's parents?

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester's father was Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon[9]. Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester's mother was Frances Hyde, Countess of Clarendon[10].

Who was Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester married to?

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester's spouses include Henrietta Hyde, Countess of Rochester[11].

What did Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester do for work?

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation diplomat, politician
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    Place of death London
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