Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds

English statesman, born 1632
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Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds
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Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds

Summary

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds is a human[1]. He was born in York[2]. He was born on February 20, 1632[3]. He passed away in Easton Neston[4]. He died on July 12, 1712[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in York[2], Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds…
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds passed away in Easton Neston[4].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was born on February 20, 1632[3].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds died on July 12, 1712[5].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds died on July 26, 1712[8].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds's father was Sir Edward Osborne, 1st Baronet[9].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds's mother was Anne Walmesley[10].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was married to Bridget Osborne, Duchess of Leeds[11].
  • A child of Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was Peregrine Osborne, 2nd Duke of Leeds[12].
  • A child of Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was Lady Catherine Osborne[13].
  • A child of Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was Lady Bridget Osborne[14].
  • A child of Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was Edward Osborne, Viscount Latimer[15].
  • A child of Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was Lady Anne Osborne[16].
  • A child of Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was Lady Sophia Osborne[17].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[20].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[21].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[22].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds held the position of High Sheriff of Yorkshire[23].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Somerset[24].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds received the Order of the Garter[25].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was a member of Cavalier Parliament[26].
  • Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was born in York[2]. He was born on February 20, 1632[3]. His father was Sir Edward Osborne, 1st Baronet[9]. His mother was Anne Walmesley[10].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19]; Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[20]; Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1660[30]; High Sheriff of Yorkshire[23], a historical position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Lord Lieutenant of Somerset[24], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire[35], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Recognition

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds received the Order of the Garter[25].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds's spouses was Bridget Osborne, Duchess of Leeds[11]. Children include Peregrine Osborne, 2nd Duke of Leeds[12], a politician[38], 1659–1729[39], of Kingdom of England[40]; Lady Catherine Osborne[13]; Lady Bridget Osborne[14], 1661–1718[41]; Edward Osborne, Viscount Latimer[15]; Lady Anne Osborne[16], 1657–1722[42]; and Lady Sophia Osborne[17], 1661–1746[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 12, 1712[5] and July 26, 1712[8]. Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds died in Easton Neston[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds born?

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds was born in York[2].

Where did Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds die?

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds died in Easton Neston[4].

Who were Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds's parents?

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds's father was Sir Edward Osborne, 1st Baronet[9]. Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds's mother was Anne Walmesley[10].

Who was Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds married to?

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds's spouses include Bridget Osborne, Duchess of Leeds[11].

What did Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds do for work?

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds worked as politician[6].

What awards did Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [35] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.
  26. [8] . wikidata.org.

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. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1661-79 Parliament, Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire +5
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