Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster

British politician and noble (1795-1869)
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Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster

Summary

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 27, 1795[3]. He died in Fonthill Gifford[4]. He died on October 31, 1869[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster…
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster died in Fonthill Gifford[4].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster was born on January 27, 1795[3].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster died on October 31, 1869[5].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster is buried at St Mary's Church, Eccleston, Cheshire[8].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster's father was Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster[9].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster's mother was Eleanor Egerton[10].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster was married to Elizabeth Leveson-Gower[11].
  • A child of Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster was Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster[12].
  • A child of Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster was Richard Grosvenor, 1st Baron Stalbridge[13].
  • A child of Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster was Eleanor Percy, Duchess of Northumberland[14].
  • A child of Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster was Octavia Grosvenor[15].
  • A child of Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster was Elizabeth Lawley[16].
  • A child of Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster was Theodora Guest[17].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster held the position of Lord Steward[20].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster's education included a stint at Westminster School[26].
  • Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster's education included a stint at Christ Church[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 27, 1795[3]. His father was Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster[9]. His mother was Eleanor Egerton[10].

Education

Educated at Westminster School[26] and Christ Church[27].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Lord Steward[20], a position[28]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1832[33]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1831[36]; member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1818[39]; and member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1820[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[43] and baronet[44].

Personal Life

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster was married to Elizabeth Leveson-Gower[11]. Children include Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster[12], a politician[45], 1825–1899[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47], awarded the Order of the Garter[48]; Richard Grosvenor, 1st Baron Stalbridge[13], a politician[49], 1837–1912[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51]; Eleanor Percy, Duchess of Northumberland[14], 1820–1911[52], of United Kingdom[53]; Octavia Grosvenor[15], 1829–1921[54]; Elizabeth Lawley[16], 1824–1899[55]; and Theodora Guest[17], 1840–1924[56], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[57]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[58].

Death and Burial

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster died on October 31, 1869[5]. He died in Fonthill Gifford[4]. He is buried at St Mary's Church, Eccleston, Cheshire[8].

Why It Matters

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster born?

Born in London[2], Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster…

Where did Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster die?

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster died in Fonthill Gifford[4].

Who were Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster's parents?

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster's father was Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster[9]. Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster's mother was Eleanor Egerton[10].

Who was Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster married to?

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster's spouses include Elizabeth Leveson-Gower[11].

What did Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster do for work?

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster worked as politician[6].

Where did Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster go to school?

Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster was educated at Westminster School[26] and Christ Church[27].

What awards did Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[43] and baronet[44].

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Class ancestry

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

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    Educated at Westminster School, Christ Church
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