Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton

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Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton

Summary

Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton is a human[1]. He was born on August 14, 1749[2]. He died on September 23, 1814[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton was born on August 14, 1749[2].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton was born on May 14, 1749[6].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton died on September 23, 1814[3].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's father was Thomas Egerton[7].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's mother was Catherine Copley[8].
  • Among Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's spouses was Eleanor Assheton[9].
  • A child of Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton was Eleanor Egerton[10].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton worked as a politician[4].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton held the position of member of the House of Lords[13].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's education included a stint at Westminster School[17].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton is recorded as male[18].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's noble title is recorded as Baron Grey de Wilton[20].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's noble title is recorded as Earl of Wilton[21].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's noble title is recorded as Viscount Grey de Wilton[22].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton[23].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's family name is recorded as Egerton[24].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[26].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include August 14, 1749[2] and May 14, 1749[6]. Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's father was Thomas Egerton[7]. His mother was Catherine Copley[8].

Education

Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's education included a stint at Westminster School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[13], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[14]; member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[15]; and member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[16].

Personal Life

Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton was married to Eleanor Assheton[9]. A child of him was Eleanor Egerton[10].

Death and Burial

Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton died on September 23, 1814[3].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton include Wilton Crescent[31], a street[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Why It Matters

Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

Entities named for him include Wilton Crescent[31], a street[32], in United Kingdom[33].

FAQs

Who were Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's parents?

Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's father was Thomas Egerton[7]. Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's mother was Catherine Copley[8].

Who was Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton married to?

Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton's spouses include Eleanor Assheton[9].

What did Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton do for work?

Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton worked as politician[4].

Where did Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton go to school?

Thomas Egerton, 1st Earl of Wilton was educated at Westminster School[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Egerton, (Sir) Thomas (Bart.). wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Noble title Baron Grey de Wilton, Earl of Wilton, Viscount Grey de Wilton
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