Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt

British diplomat; (1714-1777)
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Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt

Summary

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oxfordshire[2]. He was born on +1714-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Oxfordshire[4]. He died on +1777-09-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oxfordshire[2], Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt…
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt died in Oxfordshire[4].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt was born on +1714-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt died on +1777-09-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt is buried at Church of St Michael, Stanton Harcourt[9].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's father was Simon Harcourt[10].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's mother was Elizabeth Evelyn[11].
  • Among Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's spouses was Rebecca Samborne le Bas[12].
  • A child of Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt was George Harcourt, 2nd Earl Harcourt[13].
  • A child of Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt was Elizabeth Harcourt[14].
  • A child of Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt was Anne Harcourt[15].
  • A child of Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt was William Harcourt, 3rd Earl Harcourt[16].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt worked as a politician[7].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[18].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt held the position of Lord of the Bedchamber[19].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt was educated at Westminster School[20].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's image is recorded as 1stEarlHarcourt.jpg[23].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's image is recorded as Simon Earl Harcourt by Robert Hunter.JPG[24].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's image is recorded as Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt.jpg[25].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt is recorded as male[26].
  • Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oxfordshire[2], Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt… he was born on +1714-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Simon Harcourt[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Evelyn[11].

Education

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's education included a stint at Westminster School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1171[30] and Lord of the Bedchamber[19], a position[31].

Recognition

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

Personal Life

Among Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's spouses was Rebecca Samborne le Bas[12]. Children include George Harcourt, 2nd Earl Harcourt[13], a politician[32], 1736–1809[33], of Kingdom of Great Britain[34]; Elizabeth Harcourt[14], an artist[35], 1739–1811[36]; Anne Harcourt[15]; and William Harcourt, 3rd Earl Harcourt[16], a military officer[37], 1743–1830[38], of Kingdom of Great Britain[39], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[40]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[41].

Death and Burial

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt died on +1777-09-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Oxfordshire[4]. The cause of death was drowning[42]. He is buried at Church of St Michael, Stanton Harcourt[9].

Why It Matters

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt born?

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt was born in Oxfordshire[2].

Where did Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt die?

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt passed away in Oxfordshire[4].

Who were Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's parents?

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's father was Simon Harcourt[10]. Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's mother was Elizabeth Evelyn[11].

Who was Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt married to?

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt's spouses include Rebecca Samborne le Bas[12].

What did Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt do for work?

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt go to school?

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt was educated at Westminster School[20].

What awards did Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [2] . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [27] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [41] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] . wikidata.org.
  25. [42] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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