Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton

British politician and colonial administrator (1876-1947)
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Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton

Summary

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton is a human[1]. Born in Shimla[2], he… he was born on August 9, 1876[3]. He died in Exeter[4]. He died on October 25, 1947[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was born in Shimla[2].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton passed away in Exeter[4].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was born on August 9, 1876[3].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton died on October 25, 1947[5].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton is buried at Hertfordshire[8].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's father was Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton[9].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's mother was Edith Villiers[10].
  • Among Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's spouses was Pamela Chichele-Plowden[11].
  • A child of Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was Antony Bulwer-Lytton, Viscount Knebworth[12].
  • A child of Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was Hermione Cobbold, Baroness Cobbold[13].
  • A child of Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was Lady Davina Bulwer-Lytton[14].
  • A child of Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was Alexander Edward John Bulwer-Lytton, Viscount Knebworth[15].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton worked as a politician[6].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's education included a stint at Trinity College[18].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was educated at Eton College[19].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton received the Order of the Garter[20].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton received the Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[21].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton received the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[22].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton received the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[23].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was a member of Lytton Commission[24].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton is recorded as male[25].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's noble title is recorded as count[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: GB[29]

  • Began / founded: 1876[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1947[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: c0a26f26-dfa2-403c-a645-02ba99cd5840[32]

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Origins and Family

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's place of birth was Shimla[2]. He was born on August 9, 1876[3]. His father was Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton[9]. His mother was Edith Villiers[10].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1546[35], headquartered in Cambridge[36] and Eton College[19], a public school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1440[39].

Career and Affiliations

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[20], an order of chivalry[40], in Kingdom of England[41], founded in 1348[42]; Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[21], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[22]; and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[23].

Personal Life

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was married to Pamela Chichele-Plowden[11]. Children include Antony Bulwer-Lytton, Viscount Knebworth[12], a politician[45], 1903–1933[46], of United Kingdom[47]; Hermione Cobbold, Baroness Cobbold[13], 1905–2004[48], of United Kingdom[49]; Lady Davina Bulwer-Lytton[14], an aristocrat[50], 1909–1995[51]; and Alexander Edward John Bulwer-Lytton, Viscount Knebworth[15], 1910–1942[52].

Death and Burial

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton died on October 25, 1947[5]. He passed away in Exeter[4]. He is buried at Hertfordshire[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton include Lytton Commission[53], an organization[54].

Why It Matters

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Entities named for him include Lytton Commission[53], an organization[54].

FAQs

Where was Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton born?

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was born in Shimla[2].

Where did Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton die?

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton passed away in Exeter[4].

Who were Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's parents?

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's father was Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton[9]. Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's mother was Edith Villiers[10].

Who was Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton married to?

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton's spouses include Pamela Chichele-Plowden[11].

What did Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton do for work?

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton worked as politician[6].

Where did Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton go to school?

Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton was educated at Trinity College[18] and Eton College[19].

What awards did Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[20], Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[21], Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[22], and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[23].

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  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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