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Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley

English politician (1676-1731)
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Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley

Summary

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley is a human[1]. He was born in Wakefield[2]. He was born on 1676[3]. He died on April 9, 1731[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wakefield[2], Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley…
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley was born on 1676[3].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley died on April 9, 1731[4].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's father was Robert Benson[8].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's mother was Dorothy Jenkins[9].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley was married to Lady Elizabeth Finch[10].
  • A child of Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley was Harriet Benson[11].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's professions included politician[6].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley held the position of ambassador[15].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley held the position of Member of the 1702-05 Parliament[19].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley was educated at Christ's College[20].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's residence is recorded as Bramham Park[23].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's family name is recorded as Benson[24].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's given name is recorded as Robert[25].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley was born in Wakefield[2]. He was born on 1676[3]. His father was Robert Benson[8]. His mother was Dorothy Jenkins[9].

Education

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley was educated at Christ's College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14]; ambassador[15], a diplomatic rank[28]; member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[16]; member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[17]; member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[18]; and Member of the 1702-05 Parliament[19].

Personal Life

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley was married to Lady Elizabeth Finch[10]. A child of him was Harriet Benson[11].

Death and Burial

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley died on April 9, 1731[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley born?

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's place of birth was Wakefield[2].

Who were Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's parents?

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's father was Robert Benson[8]. Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's mother was Dorothy Jenkins[9].

Who was Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley married to?

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley's spouses include Lady Elizabeth Finch[10].

What did Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley do for work?

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley worked as diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Where did Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley go to school?

Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley was educated at Christ's College[20].

Related Entities

Kingdom of England Kingdom of Great Britain Wakefield

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . 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.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Harriet Benson
    Mother → Dorothy Jenkins
    Instance of → human
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P7763]]: [[Q71887839]], Add copyright status based on date of death"
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