Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston

Member of Parliament (1784-1808)
Person human Q15434000
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Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston

Summary

Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston is a human[1]. He was born on May 7, 1784[2]. He died on April 7, 1808[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston was born on May 7, 1784[2].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston died on April 7, 1808[3].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's father was Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke[6].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's mother was Elizabeth Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[7].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's professions included politician[4].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[9].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[10].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston was educated at St John's College[12].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's education included a stint at Harrow School[13].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston is recorded as male[14].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's family name is recorded as Yorke[16].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's given name is recorded as Philip[17].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's work location is recorded as London[18].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's name in native language is recorded as Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston[20].

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Origins and Family

Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston was born on May 7, 1784[2]. His father was Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke[6]. His mother was Elizabeth Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[7].

Education

Educated at St John's College[12], a college of the University of Cambridge[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1511[23] and Harrow School[13], a public school[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1572[26].

Career and Affiliations

Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[9], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1807[29] and member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[10], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1806[32].

Death and Burial

Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston died on April 7, 1808[3].

Why It Matters

Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's parents?

Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's father was Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke[6]. Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston's mother was Elizabeth Yorke, Countess of Hardwicke[7].

What did Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston do for work?

Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston worked as politician[4].

Where did Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston go to school?

Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston was educated at St John's College[12] and Harrow School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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