Samuel Molyneux

Irish politician (1689-1728)
Person human Q325984
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Samuel Molyneux

Summary

Samuel Molyneux is a human[1]. Born in Chester[2], he… he was born on July 16, 1689[3]. He died in Kew[4]. He died on April 13, 1728[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chester[2], Samuel Molyneux…
  • Samuel Molyneux passed away in Kew[4].
  • Samuel Molyneux was born on July 16, 1689[3].
  • Samuel Molyneux was born on July 18, 1689[9].
  • Samuel Molyneux died on April 13, 1728[5].
  • Samuel Molyneux died on January 1, 1728[10].
  • Samuel Molyneux's father was William Molyneux[11].
  • Samuel Molyneux's mother was Lucy Domvile[12].
  • Samuel Molyneux was married to Lady Elizabeth Diana Capell[13].
  • Samuel Molyneux held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Samuel Molyneux's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Samuel Molyneux worked as a politician[7].
  • Samuel Molyneux held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[15].
  • Samuel Molyneux held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[16].
  • Samuel Molyneux held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Samuel Molyneux held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • Samuel Molyneux held the position of secretary[19].
  • Samuel Molyneux was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[20].
  • Samuel Molyneux received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Samuel Molyneux was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Samuel Molyneux is recorded as male[23].
  • Samuel Molyneux's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Samuel Molyneux's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[25].
  • Samuel Molyneux's family name is recorded as Molyneux[26].
  • Samuel Molyneux's given name is recorded as Samuel[27].

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Origins and Family

Samuel Molyneux was born in Chester[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 16, 1689[3] and July 18, 1689[9]. His father was William Molyneux[11]. His mother was Lucy Domvile[12].

Education

Samuel Molyneux was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[15]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[16]; member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[17]; member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[18]; and secretary[19], a position[28].

Recognition

Samuel Molyneux received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

Personal Life

Samuel Molyneux was married to Lady Elizabeth Diana Capell[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 13, 1728[5] and January 1, 1728[10]. Samuel Molyneux died in Kew[4].

Why It Matters

Samuel Molyneux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Molyneux born?

Born in Chester[2], Samuel Molyneux…

Where did Samuel Molyneux die?

Samuel Molyneux died in Kew[4].

Who were Samuel Molyneux's parents?

Samuel Molyneux's father was William Molyneux[11]. Samuel Molyneux's mother was Lucy Domvile[12].

Who was Samuel Molyneux married to?

Samuel Molyneux's spouses include Lady Elizabeth Diana Capell[13].

What did Samuel Molyneux do for work?

Samuel Molyneux worked as astronomer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Samuel Molyneux go to school?

Samuel Molyneux was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[20].

What awards did Samuel Molyneux receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk. www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . A Short History of Astronomy. richmond.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . The Peerage. 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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