Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet

(1681-1756)
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Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet

Summary

Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1681[2]. He died on March 6, 1756[3].

Key Facts

  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet was born on January 1, 1681[2].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet died on March 6, 1756[3].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's father was Edward Leighton[4].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's mother was Dorothy Charlton[5].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet was married to Rachel Forester[6].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet was married to Judith Elwick[7].
  • A child of Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet was Rachel Leighton[8].
  • A child of Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet was Sir Charlton Leighton, 3rd Bt.[9].
  • A child of Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet was Baldwin Leighton[10].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire[11].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's education included a stint at Trinity College[12].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet was educated at Eton College[13].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet is recorded as male[14].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[16].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's noble title is recorded as Leighton baronets[17].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[18].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's residence is recorded as Loton Park[19].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's family name is recorded as Leighton[20].
  • Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's given name is recorded as Edward[21].

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Origins and Family

Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet was born on January 1, 1681[2]. His father was Edward Leighton[4]. His mother was Dorothy Charlton[5].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[12], a college of the University of Cambridge[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1546[24], headquartered in Cambridge[25] and Eton College[13], a public school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1440[28].

Career and Affiliations

Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire[11].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rachel Forester[6], b. 1680[29] and Judith Elwick[7]. Children include Rachel Leighton[8]; Sir Charlton Leighton, 3rd Bt.[9], 1715–1780[30]; and Baldwin Leighton[10], b. 1717[31].

Death and Burial

Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet died on March 6, 1756[3].

FAQs

Who were Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's parents?

Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's father was Edward Leighton[4]. Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's mother was Dorothy Charlton[5].

Who was Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet married to?

Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet's spouses include Rachel Forester[6] and Judith Elwick[7].

Where did Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet go to school?

Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet was educated at Trinity College[12] and Eton College[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The London Gazette 6533. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Spouse Rachel Forester, Judith Elwick
    Date of birth +1681-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Position held High Sheriff of Shropshire
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