Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire

Irish politician (1760-1816)
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Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire

Summary

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire is a human[1]. Born in Hampden House[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1760[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 4, 1816[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hampden House[2], Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire…
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire passed away in London[4].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire was born on May 6, 1760[3].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire died on February 4, 1816[5].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's father was George Hobart, 3rd Earl of Buckinghamshire[8].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's mother was Albinia Hobart[9].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire was married to Margaretta Bourke[10].
  • Among Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's spouses was Eleanor Eden[11].
  • A child of Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire was Henry Ellis[12].
  • A child of Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire was John Hobart[13].
  • A child of Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire was Sarah, Countess of Ripon[14].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's professions included politician[6].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[16].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire held the position of Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[17].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[18].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[19].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's education included a stint at Westminster School[22].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire is recorded as male[23].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's noble title is recorded as Earl of Buckinghamshire[25].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire was affiliated with the Tories[26].
  • Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's Commons category is recorded as Robert, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's place of birth was Hampden House[2]. He was born on May 6, 1760[3]. His father was George Hobart, 3rd Earl of Buckinghamshire[8]. His mother was Albinia Hobart[9].

Education

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's education included a stint at Westminster School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[16]; Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29], founded in 1801[30]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1361[33]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[19]; member of the House of Lords[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1801[36]; and member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaretta Bourke[10], 1755–1796[37] and Eleanor Eden[11], 1777–1851[38], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39]. Children include Henry Ellis[12], a diplomat[40], 1788–1855[41], of Kingdom of Great Britain[42], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[43]; John Hobart[13]; and Sarah, Countess of Ripon[14], 1793–1867[44]. Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire was affiliated with the Tories[26].

Death and Burial

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire died on February 4, 1816[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[45].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire include Hobart[46], a city[47], in Australia[48], founded in 1803[49].

Why It Matters

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

Entities named for him include Hobart[46], a city[47], in Australia[48], founded in 1803[49].

FAQs

Where was Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire born?

Born in Hampden House[2], Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire…

Where did Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire die?

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire passed away in London[4].

Who were Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's parents?

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's father was George Hobart, 3rd Earl of Buckinghamshire[8]. Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's mother was Albinia Hobart[9].

Who was Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire married to?

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire's spouses include Margaretta Bourke[10] and Eleanor Eden[11].

What did Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire do for work?

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire worked as politician[6].

Where did Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire go to school?

Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire was educated at Westminster School[22].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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