Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke

English lawyer and politician who served as Lord Chancellor (1690-1764)
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Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke

Summary

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dover[2]. He was born on December 1, 1690[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 6, 1764[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (190 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dover[2], Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke…
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke died in London[4].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke was born on December 1, 1690[3].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke died on March 6, 1764[5].
  • Burial took place at St Andrew Churchyard, Wimpole[10].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke's father was Philip Yorke[11].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke's mother was Elizabeth Gibbon[12].
  • Among Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke's spouses was Margaret Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[13].
  • A child of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke was James Yorke[14].
  • A child of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke was Philip Yorke, 2nd Earl of Hardwicke[15].
  • A child of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke was Charles Yorke[16].
  • A child of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke was John Yorke[17].
  • A child of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke was Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover[18].
  • A child of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke was Lady Margaret Heathcote[19].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke's professions included judge[6].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke worked as a politician[8].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke held the position of Lord Chancellor[21].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[22].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[25].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[26].
  • Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke was born in Dover[2]. He was born on December 1, 1690[3]. His father was Philip Yorke[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Gibbon[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[21], a title[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1066[30]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[22], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; member of the House of Lords[23], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1801[35]; member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[24]; member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[25]; and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Knight Bachelor[38]; and earl[39].

Personal Life

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke was married to Margaret Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[13]. Children include James Yorke[14], an Anglican priest[40], 1730–1808[41], of United Kingdom[42]; Philip Yorke, 2nd Earl of Hardwicke[15], a politician[43], 1720–1790[44], of Kingdom of Great Britain[45], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[46]; Charles Yorke[16], a politician[47], 1722–1770[48], of Kingdom of Great Britain[49], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[50]; John Yorke[17], a barrister[51], 1728–1801[52], of Kingdom of Great Britain[53]; Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover[18], a diplomat[54], 1724–1792[55], of Kingdom of Great Britain[56]; and Lady Margaret Heathcote[19], 1730–1769[57]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[58].

Death and Burial

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke died on March 6, 1764[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at St Andrew Churchyard, Wimpole[10].

Why It Matters

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (190 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke born?

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke's place of birth was Dover[2].

Where did Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke die?

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke passed away in London[4].

Who were Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke's parents?

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke's father was Philip Yorke[11]. Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke's mother was Elizabeth Gibbon[12].

Who was Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke married to?

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke's spouses include Margaret Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[13].

What did Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke do for work?

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].

What awards did Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Knight Bachelor[38], and earl[39].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Beavercount · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by Sir Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, Lord Chancellor, PC, FRS, (1690-1764), The Court of Chancery during the reign of George I, Group associated with the Moravian Church +2
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1299]]: [[Q119007670]]"
  2. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by Sir Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, Lord Chancellor, PC, FRS, (1690-1764), The Court of Chancery during the reign of George I, Group associated with the Moravian Church +2
    P14608 120864797
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  3. 4w ago · Beavercount · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by Sir Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, Lord Chancellor, PC, FRS, (1690-1764), The Court of Chancery during the reign of George I, Group associated with the Moravian Church +2
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1299]]: [[Q118998432]]"
  4. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, lawyer, politician
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  5. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Citizenship
    Award received
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Men of Kent and Kentishmen, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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