Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield

British politician (1723-1795)
Person human Q7793012
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Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield

Summary

Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield is a human[1]. He was born on October 12, 1723[2]. He died on February 9, 1795[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield was born on October 12, 1723[2].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield died on February 9, 1795[3].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's father was George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield[5].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's mother was Mary Lane[6].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield was married to Mary Heathcote[7].
  • A child of Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield was George Parker, 4th Earl of Macclesfield[8].
  • A child of Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield was Lady Elizabeth Parker[9].
  • A child of Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield was Thomas Parker, 5th Earl of Macclesfield[10].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield worked as a politician[4].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[11].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield is recorded as male[16].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's noble title is recorded as Earl of Macclesfield[18].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield was affiliated with the Whigs[19].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's family name is recorded as Parker[20].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[22].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's sibling is recorded as George Lane Parker[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield was born on October 12, 1723[2]. His father was George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield[5]. His mother was Mary Lane[6].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[11], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[12], and member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[13].

Recognition

Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

Personal Life

Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield was married to Mary Heathcote[7]. Children include George Parker, 4th Earl of Macclesfield[8], a politician[25], 1755–1842[26], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[27]; Lady Elizabeth Parker[9], 1751–1829[28]; and Thomas Parker, 5th Earl of Macclesfield[10], 1763–1850[29]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[19].

Death and Burial

Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield died on February 9, 1795[3].

FAQs

Who were Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's parents?

Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's father was George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield[5]. Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's mother was Mary Lane[6].

Who was Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield married to?

Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield's spouses include Mary Heathcote[7].

What did Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield do for work?

Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield worked as politician[4].

What awards did Thomas Parker, 3rd Earl of Macclesfield receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Parker, Thomas, Viscount. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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