Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham

British soldier and Whig politician (1675-1749)
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Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham
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Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham

Summary

Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham is a human[1]. Born in Parchim[2], he… he was born on October 24, 1675[3]. He passed away in Stowe House[4]. He died on September 13, 1749[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's place of birth was Parchim[2].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham died in Stowe House[4].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham was born on October 24, 1675[3].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham died on September 13, 1749[5].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham died on September 14, 1749[9].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's father was Sir Richard Temple, 3rd Baronet[10].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's mother was Mary Knapp[11].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham was married to Anne Halsey[12].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham worked as a politician[7].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham held the position of Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[18].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham held the position of Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament[19].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's education included a stint at Eton College[20].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's noble title is recorded as Viscount Cobham[23].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham was affiliated with the Whigs[24].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's military branch is recorded as British Army[25].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's Commons category is recorded as Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham[26].
  • Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's military, police or special rank is recorded as field marshal[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's place of birth was Parchim[2]. He was born on October 24, 1675[3]. His father was Sir Richard Temple, 3rd Baronet[10]. His mother was Mary Knapp[11].

Education

Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham was educated at Eton College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14], member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[16], member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[17], Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[18], and Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament[19].

Personal Life

Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham was married to Anne Halsey[12]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 13, 1749[5] and September 14, 1749[9]. Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham passed away in Stowe House[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham born?

Born in Parchim[2], Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham…

Where did Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham die?

Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham passed away in Stowe House[4].

Who were Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's parents?

Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's father was Sir Richard Temple, 3rd Baronet[10]. Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's mother was Mary Knapp[11].

Who was Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham married to?

Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham's spouses include Anne Halsey[12].

What did Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham do for work?

Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

Where did Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham go to school?

Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham was educated at Eton College[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain +8
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