Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield

British politician and diplomat (1755-1815)
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Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield

Summary

Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield is a human[1]. Born in Bretby[2], he… he was born on November 10, 1755[3]. He died in Bretby[4]. He died on August 29, 1815[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bretby[2], Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield…
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield died in Bretby[4].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield was born on November 10, 1755[3].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield died on August 29, 1815[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Shelford[9].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield's father was Arthur Charles Stanhope[10].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield's mother was Margaret Headlam[11].
  • Among Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield's spouses was Anne Thistlethwayte[12].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield was married to Henrietta Thynne[13].
  • A child of Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield was George Stanhope, 6th Earl of Chesterfield[14].
  • A child of Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield was Lady Harriet Stanhope[15].
  • A child of Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield was Lady Georgiana Stanhope[16].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield worked as a politician[7].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of Master of the Mint[18].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of Great Britain in the Kingdom of Spain[20].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire[21].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield held the position of Master of the Horse (England)[22].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield's education included a stint at Leipzig University[23].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield received the Order of the Garter[24].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Bretby[2], Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield… he was born on November 10, 1755[3]. His father was Arthur Charles Stanhope[10]. His mother was Margaret Headlam[11].

Education

Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield was educated at Leipzig University[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Master of the Mint[18], a position[28]; member of the House of Lords[19], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1801[31]; ambassador of the Kingdom of Great Britain in the Kingdom of Spain[20], a historical position[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1707[34]; Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire[21], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Master of the Horse (England)[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[24], an order of chivalry[37], in Kingdom of England[38], founded in 1348[39] and Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Thistlethwayte[12], 1759–1798[42], of United Kingdom[43] and Henrietta Thynne[13], 1762–1813[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45]. Children include George Stanhope, 6th Earl of Chesterfield[14], a politician[46], 1805–1866[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48]; Lady Harriet Stanhope[15]; and Lady Georgiana Stanhope[16].

Death and Burial

Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield died on August 29, 1815[5]. He passed away in Bretby[4]. He is buried at St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Shelford[9].

Why It Matters

Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield born?

Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield's place of birth was Bretby[2].

Where did Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield die?

Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield died in Bretby[4].

Who were Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield's parents?

Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield's father was Arthur Charles Stanhope[10]. Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield's mother was Margaret Headlam[11].

Who was Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield married to?

Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield's spouses include Anne Thistlethwayte[12] and Henrietta Thynne[13].

What did Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield do for work?

Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield go to school?

Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield was educated at Leipzig University[23].

What awards did Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl of Chesterfield receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[24] and Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

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  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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