Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet
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Summary
Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet was born on May 20, 1772[1], in Kent[2]. He died on May 16, 1828[3], in Toulouse[4]. He worked as an inventor[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Sir William Congreve, 1st Baronet[8]
- Child: William Congreve[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10], Kingdom of Great Britain[11]
- Position held: member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15]
- Educated at: Trinity College[16], Newcome's School[17], Wolverhampton Grammar School[18]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[19], International Space Hall of Fame[20]
- Member of: Royal Society[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Noble title: baronet[23], Congreve baronets[24]
- Military branch: British Army[25]
- Commons category: William Congreve, 1772-1828[26]
- Military, police or special rank: general[27]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[28]
- Family name: Congreve[29]
- Given name: William[30]
- Work location: London[31]
- Depicted by: Sir William Congreve, 2nd Bt[32]
- Floruit: 1836[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[36], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[37], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Commons Creator page: Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet[41]
- Different from: William Congreve[42]
- Candidacy in election: 1812 United Kingdom general election[43], 1818 United Kingdom general election[44], 1820 United Kingdom general election[45], 1826 United Kingdom general election[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet include Congreve rocket[47], founded in 1804[48] and Congreve[49], an impact crater[50].
Why It Matters
Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Congreve rocket[47], founded in 1804[48] and Congreve[49], an impact crater[50].
FAQs
Where was Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet born?
Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet was born in Kent[2].
Where did Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet die?
Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet passed away in Toulouse[4].
Who were Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet's parents?
Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir William Congreve, 1st Baronet[8].
What did Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet do for work?
Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet worked as an inventor[5] and politician[6].
Where did Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet go to school?
Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet was educated at Trinity College[16], Newcome's School[17], and Wolverhampton Grammar School[18].
What awards did Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19] and International Space Hall of Fame[20].