Roger North

British politician, died 1734
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Roger North

Summary

Roger North is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tostock[2]. He was born on September 3, 1651[3]. He passed away in Rougham[4]. He died on March 1, 1734[5]. He worked as a music theorist[6], writer[7], barrister[8], biographer[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Roger North's place of birth was Tostock[2].
  • Roger North died in Rougham[4].
  • Roger North was born on September 3, 1651[3].
  • Roger North was born on September 3, 1653[12].
  • Roger North died on March 1, 1734[5].
  • Roger North died on March 1, 1733[13].
  • Roger North's father was Dudley North, 4th Baron North[14].
  • Roger North's mother was Anne Montagu[15].
  • Among Roger North's spouses was Mary Gayer[16].
  • A child of Roger North was Mary North[17].
  • A child of Roger North was Roger North[18].
  • A child of Roger North was Katherine North[19].
  • A child of Roger North was Montagu North[20].
  • Roger North held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
  • Roger North worked as a music theorist[6].
  • Roger North worked as a writer[7].
  • Roger North's professions included barrister[8].
  • Roger North worked as a biographer[9].
  • Roger North's professions included politician[10].
  • Roger North held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[22].
  • Roger North held the position of Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[23].
  • Roger North's education included a stint at Thetford Grammar School[24].
  • Roger North's education included a stint at Jesus College[25].
  • Roger North's education included a stint at Middle Temple[26].
  • Roger North was educated at King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School[27].

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Origins and Family

Roger North's place of birth was Tostock[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 3, 1651[3] and September 3, 1653[12]. His father was Dudley North, 4th Baron North[14]. His mother was Anne Montagu[15].

Education

Educated at Thetford Grammar School[24], a school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1981[30]; Jesus College[25], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1496[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; Middle Temple[26], an Inns of Court[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School[27], a secondary school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1550[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include music theorist[6], writer[7], barrister[8], biographer[9], and politician[10]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[22] and Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[23].

Personal Life

Among Roger North's spouses was Mary Gayer[16]. Children include Mary North[17]; he[18], 1703–1771[40]; Katherine North[19]; and Montagu North[20]. He was affiliated with the Tories[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 1, 1734[5] and March 1, 1733[13]. Roger North passed away in Rougham[4].

Why It Matters

Roger North ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Roger North born?

Born in Tostock[2], Roger North…

Where did Roger North die?

Roger North died in Rougham[4].

Who were Roger North's parents?

Roger North's father was Dudley North, 4th Baron North[14]. Roger North's mother was Anne Montagu[15].

Who was Roger North married to?

Roger North's spouses include Mary Gayer[16].

What did Roger North do for work?

Roger North worked as music theorist[6], writer[7], barrister[8], biographer[9], and politician[10].

Where did Roger North go to school?

Roger North was educated at Thetford Grammar School[24], Jesus College[25], Middle Temple[26], and King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [41] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . North, Roger (1653-1734). wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . 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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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