Spencer Perceval
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Summary
Spencer Perceval was born on November 1, 1762[1], in Mayfair[2]. He died on May 11, 1812[3], in Palace of Westminster[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,420 views/month, #6,688 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Luke's Church, Charlton[9]
- Father: John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont[10]
- Mother: Catherine Compton, Baroness Arden[11]
- Spouse: Jane Wilson[12], Unknown[13]
- Child: Spencer Perceval[14], John Thomas Perceval[15], Frederick James Perceval[16], Henry Perceval[17], Dudley Montagu Perceval[18], Jane Perceval[19], Isabella Perceval[20], Ernest Augustas Perceval[21], Frances Perceval[22], Louise Perceval[23], Michael Henry Perceval[24], Frederica Elizabeth Perceval[25], Maria Perceval[26]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[27]
- Native language: British English[28]
- Position held: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[29], Chancellor of the Exchequer[30], Solicitor General for England and Wales[31], Leader of the House of Commons[32], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[33], Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[34], Attorney General for England and Wales[35], First Lord of the Treasury[36], member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[37], member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[38], member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[39], member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[40], member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[41], member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[42]
- Educated at: Trinity College[43], Harrow School[44]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Tories[47]
- Killed by: John Bellingham[48]
- Commons category: Spencer Perceval[49]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[50]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[51]
- Family name: Perceval[52]
- Given name: Spencer[53]
- Significant event: assassination of Spencer Perceval[54]
- Work location: London[55]
- Described at URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/spencer-perceval[56]
- Manner of death: homicide[57]
- Depicted by: Spencer Perceval[58], Spencer Perceval (1762–1812), KC, Prime Minister[59]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[60], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[61]
Why It Matters
Spencer Perceval has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
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[10]. Spencer Perceval's mother was Catherine Compton, Baroness Arden[11].
Who was Spencer Perceval married to?
Spencer Perceval's spouses include Jane Wilson[12] and Unknown[13].
What did Spencer Perceval do for work?
Spencer Perceval worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and jurist[7].
Where did Spencer Perceval go to school?
Spencer Perceval was educated at Trinity College[43] and Harrow School[44].