Lord William Bentinck

First Governor General of India, British soldier and statesman (1774-1839)
Person human Q138559
Lord William Bentinck
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Lord William Bentinck

Summary

Lord William Bentinck is a human[1]. Born in Buckinghamshire[2], he… he was born on September 14, 1774[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on June 17, 1839[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], military personnel[8], cricketer[9], and military officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (668 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Buckinghamshire[2], Lord William Bentinck…
  • Lord William Bentinck passed away in Paris[4].
  • Lord William Bentinck was born on September 14, 1774[3].
  • Lord William Bentinck died on June 17, 1839[5].
  • Lord William Bentinck is buried at St. Marylebone Churchyard[12].
  • Lord William Bentinck's father was William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland[13].
  • Lord William Bentinck's mother was Dorothy Bentinck, Duchess of Portland[14].
  • Lord William Bentinck was married to Q75248616[15].
  • Lord William Bentinck held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Lord William Bentinck held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Lord William Bentinck's professions included politician[6].
  • Lord William Bentinck worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Lord William Bentinck worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Lord William Bentinck worked as a cricketer[9].
  • Lord William Bentinck worked as a military officer[10].
  • Lord William Bentinck held the position of Governor-General of India[18].
  • Lord William Bentinck held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Lord William Bentinck held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Lord William Bentinck held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Naples[21].
  • Lord William Bentinck held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Lord William Bentinck held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Lord William Bentinck was employed by Foreign Office[24].
  • Lord William Bentinck was educated at Christ Church[25].
  • Lord William Bentinck received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26].
  • Lord William Bentinck received the Royal Guelphic Order[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Buckinghamshire[2], Lord William Bentinck… he was born on September 14, 1774[3]. His father was William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland[13]. His mother was Dorothy Bentinck, Duchess of Portland[14].

Education

Lord William Bentinck's education included a stint at Christ Church[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], military personnel[8], cricketer[9], and military officer[10]. Among Lord William Bentinck's employers was Foreign Office[24]. Positions held include Governor-General of India[18], a historical position[28], in British Raj[29]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1837[32]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1835[35]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Naples[21]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1801[38]; and member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1802[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1815[44] and Royal Guelphic Order[27], an order of chivalry[45], in Kingdom of Hanover[46], founded in 1815[47].

Personal Life

Lord William Bentinck was married to Q75248616[15]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[48].

Death and Burial

Lord William Bentinck died on June 17, 1839[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at St. Marylebone Churchyard[12].

Why It Matters

Lord William Bentinck ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (668 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Lord William Bentinck born?

Lord William Bentinck's place of birth was Buckinghamshire[2].

Where did Lord William Bentinck die?

Lord William Bentinck passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Lord William Bentinck's parents?

Lord William Bentinck's father was William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland[13]. Lord William Bentinck's mother was Dorothy Bentinck, Duchess of Portland[14].

Who was Lord William Bentinck married to?

Lord William Bentinck's spouses include Q75248616[15].

What did Lord William Bentinck do for work?

Lord William Bentinck worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], military personnel[8], cricketer[9], and military officer[10].

Where did Lord William Bentinck go to school?

Lord William Bentinck was educated at Christ Church[25].

What awards did Lord William Bentinck receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26] and Royal Guelphic Order[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Burke's Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [48] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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