Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet

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Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet

Summary

Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on December 1749[2]. He died on January 10, 1815[3]. He worked as a politician[4], writer[5], and aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was born on December 1749[2].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet died on January 10, 1815[3].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir William Young, 1st Baronet[8].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Taylor[9].
  • Among Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's spouses was Barbara Talbot[10].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was married to Sarah Lawrence[11].
  • A child of Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was Sir William Lawrence Young, 3rd Baronet[12].
  • A child of Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was Brook Harry Young[13].
  • A child of Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was Charles Young[14].
  • A child of Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was George Young[15].
  • A child of Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was Sarah Elizabeth Young[16].
  • A child of Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was Caroline Young[17].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's professions included politician[4].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's professions included writer[5].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[23].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was educated at Eton College[25].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was born on December 1749[2]. His father was Sir William Young, 1st Baronet[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Taylor[9].

Education

Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's education included a stint at Eton College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], writer[5], and aristocrat[6]. Positions held include member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1806[30]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1801[33]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1802[36]; member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[22]; member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[23]; and member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Barbara Talbot[10] and Sarah Lawrence[11], 1745–1791[39]. Children include Sir William Lawrence Young, 3rd Baronet[12], 1778–1824[40]; Brook Harry Young[13]; Charles Young[14]; George Young[15]; Sarah Elizabeth Young[16]; and Caroline Young[17].

Death and Burial

Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet died on January 10, 1815[3].

Why It Matters

Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Who were Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's parents?

Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir William Young, 1st Baronet[8]. Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Taylor[9].

Who was Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet married to?

Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet's spouses include Barbara Talbot[10] and Sarah Lawrence[11].

What did Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet do for work?

Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet worked as politician[4], writer[5], and aristocrat[6].

Where did Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet go to school?

Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet was educated at Eton College[25].

What awards did Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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