Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

18th-century British statesman and man of letters; (1694-1773)
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Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
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Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

Summary

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 22, 1694[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 24, 1773[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's place of birth was London[2].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield died in London[4].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield was born on September 22, 1694[3].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield was born on January 1, 1694[10].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield died on March 24, 1773[5].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield died on January 1, 1773[11].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's father was Philip Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Chesterfield[12].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's mother was Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield[13].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield was married to Melusina von der Schulenburg, Countess of Walsingham[14].
  • A child of Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield was Philip Stanhope[15].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's professions included politician[7].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield worked as a writer[8].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard[17].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of Lord Steward[18].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[19].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of Secretary of State for the Northern Department[20].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of ambassador[21].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield was educated at Trinity Hall[23].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield received the Order of the Garter[24].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[25].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield is recorded as male[26].
  • Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 22, 1694[3] and January 1, 1694[10]. His father was Philip Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Chesterfield[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield[13].

Education

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's education included a stint at Trinity Hall[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard[17], a position[28], founded in 1485[29]; Lord Steward[18], a position[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1171[33]; Secretary of State for the Northern Department[20], a position[34], in Kingdom of Great Britain[35], founded in 1660[36]; ambassador[21], a diplomatic rank[37]; and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[22].

Recognition

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield received the Order of the Garter[24].

Personal Life

Among Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's spouses was Melusina von der Schulenburg, Countess of Walsingham[14]. A child of him was Philip Stanhope[15]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 24, 1773[5] and January 1, 1773[11]. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield include Chesterfield County[39], a county of Virginia[40], in United States[41], founded in 1749[42] and chesterfield[43].

Why It Matters

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Chesterfield County[39], a county of Virginia[40], in United States[41], founded in 1749[42] and chesterfield[43].

FAQs

Where was Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield born?

Born in London[2], Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield…

Where did Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield die?

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield passed away in London[4].

Who were Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's parents?

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's father was Philip Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Chesterfield[12]. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's mother was Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield[13].

Who was Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield married to?

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield's spouses include Melusina von der Schulenburg, Countess of Walsingham[14].

What did Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield do for work?

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

Where did Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield go to school?

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield was educated at Trinity Hall[23].

What awards did Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[24].

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  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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