Lord Henry Percy

British military officer (1817–1877); recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Lord Henry Percy

Summary

Lord Henry Percy is a human[1]. He was born in Cobham[2]. He was born on August 22, 1817[3]. He passed away in Eaton Square[4]. He died on December 3, 1877[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cobham[2], Lord Henry Percy…
  • Lord Henry Percy died in Eaton Square[4].
  • Lord Henry Percy was born on August 22, 1817[3].
  • Lord Henry Percy died on December 3, 1877[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Lord Henry Percy's father was George Percy, 5th Duke of Northumberland[10].
  • Lord Henry Percy's mother was Louisa Stuart-Wortley[11].
  • Lord Henry Percy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Lord Henry Percy's professions included military officer[6].
  • Lord Henry Percy's professions included politician[7].
  • Lord Henry Percy held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Lord Henry Percy was educated at Eton College[14].
  • Lord Henry Percy received the Victoria Cross[15].
  • Lord Henry Percy received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Lord Henry Percy is recorded as male[17].
  • Lord Henry Percy's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Lord Henry Percy was affiliated with the Conservative Party[19].
  • Lord Henry Percy's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Lord Henry Percy's Commons category is recorded as Henry Hugh Manvers Percy[21].
  • Lord Henry Percy's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Lord Henry Percy's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[23].
  • Lord Henry Percy was part of the conflict Crimean War[24].
  • Lord Henry Percy's family name is recorded as Percy[25].
  • Lord Henry Percy's given name is recorded as Henry[26].
  • Lord Henry Percy's work location is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

Lord Henry Percy's place of birth was Cobham[2]. He was born on August 22, 1817[3]. His father was George Percy, 5th Duke of Northumberland[10]. His mother was Louisa Stuart-Wortley[11].

Education

Lord Henry Percy was educated at Eton College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Lord Henry Percy held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[15], a military decoration[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1856[30] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33].

Personal Life

Lord Henry Percy was affiliated with the Conservative Party[19].

Death and Burial

Lord Henry Percy died on December 3, 1877[5]. He passed away in Eaton Square[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Lord Henry Percy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Lord Henry Percy born?

Lord Henry Percy was born in Cobham[2].

Where did Lord Henry Percy die?

Lord Henry Percy died in Eaton Square[4].

Who were Lord Henry Percy's parents?

Lord Henry Percy's father was George Percy, 5th Duke of Northumberland[10]. Lord Henry Percy's mother was Louisa Stuart-Wortley[11].

What did Lord Henry Percy do for work?

Lord Henry Percy worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Lord Henry Percy go to school?

Lord Henry Percy was educated at Eton College[14].

What awards did Lord Henry Percy receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[15] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Times. link.gale.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. link.gale.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . The Peerage. link.gale.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Place of birth Cobham
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