Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow

English politician, died 1740
Person human Q7792889
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Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow

Summary

Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow is a human[1]. He was born on November 27, 1679[2]. He died on June 5, 1740[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and plantation owner[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow was born on November 27, 1679[2].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow died on June 5, 1740[3].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow is buried at Church of St John the Evangelist, Merrow[7].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's father was Richard Onslow, 1st Baron Onslow[8].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's mother was Elizabeth Tulse[9].
  • Among Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's spouses was Elizabeth Knight[10].
  • A child of Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow was Richard Onslow, 3rd Baron Onslow[11].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's professions included politician[4].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow worked as a plantation owner[5].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow was educated at Eton College[19].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's noble title is recorded as Baron Onslow[22].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow was affiliated with the Whigs[23].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow[24].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's residence is recorded as Clandon Park[25].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's family name is recorded as Onslow[26].
  • Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow was born on November 27, 1679[2]. His father was Richard Onslow, 1st Baron Onslow[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Tulse[9].

Education

Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's education included a stint at Eton College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and plantation owner[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[14], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[16], member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[17], and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[18].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's spouses was Elizabeth Knight[10]. A child of him was Richard Onslow, 3rd Baron Onslow[11]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[23].

Death and Burial

Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow died on June 5, 1740[3]. Burial took place at Church of St John the Evangelist, Merrow[7].

Why It Matters

Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Who were Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's parents?

Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's father was Richard Onslow, 1st Baron Onslow[8]. Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's mother was Elizabeth Tulse[9].

Who was Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow married to?

Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow's spouses include Elizabeth Knight[10].

What did Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow do for work?

Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow worked as politician[4] and plantation owner[5].

Where did Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow go to school?

Thomas Onslow, 2nd Baron Onslow was educated at Eton College[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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