Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey

British Tory politician (1781-1859)
Person human Q337676
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Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey

Summary

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey is a human[1]. Born in Newby[2], he… he was born on December 8, 1781[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 14, 1859[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's place of birth was Newby[2].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey died in London[4].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey was born on December 8, 1781[3].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey died on November 14, 1859[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St John the Baptist, Flitton[8].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's father was Thomas Robinson, 2nd Baron Grantham[9].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's mother was Mary Jemima Yorke, Baroness Grantham[10].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey was married to Henrietta Frances de Grey[11].
  • A child of Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey was Anne Florence Weddell, Baroness Lucas[12].
  • A child of Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey was Lady Mary Weddell[13].
  • A child of Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey was Frederick William Weddell[14].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[16].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire[19].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[20].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's education included a stint at St John's College[21].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey received the Order of the Garter[23].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey was a member of Essex Society for Archaeology and History[25].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey is recorded as male[26].
  • Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey was born in Newby[2]. He was born on December 8, 1781[3]. His father was Thomas Robinson, 2nd Baron Grantham[9]. His mother was Mary Jemima Yorke, Baroness Grantham[10].

Education

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's education included a stint at St John's College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1171[30]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; member of the House of Lords[18], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1801[35]; Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire[19], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and First Lord of the Admiralty[20], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1628[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], a fellowship award[41], in United Kingdom[42] and Order of the Garter[23], an order of chivalry[43], in Kingdom of England[44], founded in 1348[45].

Personal Life

Among Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's spouses was Henrietta Frances de Grey[11]. Children include Anne Florence Weddell, Baroness Lucas[12], 1806–1880[46]; Lady Mary Weddell[13], 1809–1892[47]; and Frederick William Weddell[14]. He was affiliated with the Tories[48].

Death and Burial

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey died on November 14, 1859[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Church of St John the Baptist, Flitton[8].

Why It Matters

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey born?

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey was born in Newby[2].

Where did Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey die?

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey died in London[4].

Who were Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's parents?

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's father was Thomas Robinson, 2nd Baron Grantham[9]. Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's mother was Mary Jemima Yorke, Baroness Grantham[10].

Who was Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey married to?

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey's spouses include Henrietta Frances de Grey[11].

What did Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey do for work?

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey worked as politician[6].

Where did Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey go to school?

Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey was educated at St John's College[21].

What awards did Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22] and Order of the Garter[23].

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  25. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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