Spencer Perceval

19th-century prime minister of the United Kingdom (1762–1812)
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Spencer Perceval
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Spencer Perceval

Summary

Spencer Perceval is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mayfair[2]. He was born on November 1, 1762[3]. He passed away in Palace of Westminster[4]. He died on May 11, 1812[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,948 views/month, #6,688 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mayfair[2], Spencer Perceval…
  • Spencer Perceval passed away in Palace of Westminster[4].
  • Spencer Perceval was born on November 1, 1762[3].
  • Spencer Perceval died on May 11, 1812[5].
  • Spencer Perceval is buried at St Luke's Church, Charlton[10].
  • Spencer Perceval's father was John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont[11].
  • Spencer Perceval's mother was Catherine Compton, Baroness Arden[12].
  • Spencer Perceval was married to Jane Wilson[13].
  • Spencer Perceval was married to Unknown[14].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was Spencer Perceval[15].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was John Thomas Perceval[16].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was Frederick James Perceval[17].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was Henry Perceval[18].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was Dudley Montagu Perceval[19].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was Jane Perceval[20].
  • Spencer Perceval held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • British English was Spencer Perceval's native language[22].
  • Spencer Perceval worked as a politician[6].
  • Spencer Perceval worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Spencer Perceval worked as a jurist[8].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[24].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[25].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Leader of the House of Commons[26].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mayfair[2], Spencer Perceval… he was born on November 1, 1762[3]. His father was John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont[11]. His mother was Catherine Compton, Baroness Arden[12]. British English was his native language[22].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[28] and Harrow School[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[23], a public office[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1721[32]; Chancellor of the Exchequer[24], a public office[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1316[35]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[25], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Leader of the House of Commons[26], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1721[40]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[43], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1361[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Wilson[13], 1769–1844[47] and Unknown[14]. Children include Spencer Perceval[15], a politician[48], 1795–1859[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50]; John Thomas Perceval[16], a military personnel[51], 1803–1876[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53]; Frederick James Perceval[17], 1797–1861[54]; Henry Perceval[18]; Dudley Montagu Perceval[19]; and Jane Perceval[20]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[55]. He was affiliated with the Tories[56].

Death and Burial

Spencer Perceval died on May 11, 1812[5]. He died in Palace of Westminster[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[57]. Burial took place at St Luke's Church, Charlton[10].

Why It Matters

Spencer Perceval ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,948 views/month, #6,688 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Spencer Perceval born?

Spencer Perceval was born in Mayfair[2].

Where did Spencer Perceval die?

Spencer Perceval died in Palace of Westminster[4].

Who were Spencer Perceval's parents?

Spencer Perceval's father was John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont[11]. Spencer Perceval's mother was Catherine Compton, Baroness Arden[12].

Who was Spencer Perceval married to?

Spencer Perceval's spouses include Jane Wilson[13] and Unknown[14].

What did Spencer Perceval do for work?

Spencer Perceval worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Spencer Perceval go to school?

Spencer Perceval was educated at Trinity College[28] and Harrow School[29].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Solicitor General for England and Wales +11
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