Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford

Anglo-Irish diplomat (1780-1855)
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Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford

Summary

Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on August 31, 1780[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 29, 1855[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's place of birth was London[2].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford died in London[4].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford was born on August 31, 1780[3].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford died on May 29, 1855[5].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's father was Lionel Smythe, 5th Viscount Strangford[9].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's mother was Mary Eliza Philipse[10].
  • Among Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's spouses was Ellen Burke[11].
  • A child of Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford was Percy Smythe, 8th Viscount Strangford[12].
  • A child of Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford was George Smythe, 7th Viscount Strangford[13].
  • A child of Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford was Lionel Percy Smythe[14].
  • A child of Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford was Ellen Sydney Smythe[15].
  • A child of Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford was Philippa Eliza Sydney Smythe[16].
  • A child of Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford was Lionel Smythe[17].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's professions included politician[7].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford held the position of Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Russian Empire[19].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[20].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Ottoman Empire[21].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford was employed by Foreign Office[23].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[24].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford was educated at Harrow School[25].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford… he was born on August 31, 1780[3]. His father was Lionel Smythe, 5th Viscount Strangford[9]. His mother was Mary Eliza Philipse[10].

Education

Educated at Trinity College, Dublin[24], a collegiate university[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1592[30], headquartered in Dublin[31] and Harrow School[25], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1572[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Among Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's employers was Foreign Office[23]. Positions held include Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Russian Empire[19], a historical position[35], in Russian Empire[36], founded in 1801[37]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[20], a position[38], in Sweden[39]; ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Ottoman Empire[21], a historical position[40], in Ottoman Empire[41], founded in 1801[42]; and member of the House of Lords[22], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1815[50].

Personal Life

Among Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's spouses was Ellen Burke[11]. Children include Percy Smythe, 8th Viscount Strangford[12], 1825–1869[51]; George Smythe, 7th Viscount Strangford[13], a politician[52], 1818–1857[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54]; Lionel Percy Smythe[14], a painter[55], 1839–1918[56], of United Kingdom[57], specialised in visual arts[58]; Ellen Sydney Smythe[15]; Philippa Eliza Sydney Smythe[16], 1823–1854[59]; and Lionel Smythe[17].

Death and Burial

Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford died on May 29, 1855[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford born?

Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford die?

Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford died in London[4].

Who were Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's parents?

Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's father was Lionel Smythe, 5th Viscount Strangford[9]. Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's mother was Mary Eliza Philipse[10].

Who was Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford married to?

Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford's spouses include Ellen Burke[11].

What did Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford do for work?

Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford go to school?

Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[24] and Harrow School[25].

What awards did Percy Smythe, 6th Viscount Strangford receive?

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

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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