Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle

British diplomat and courtier (1702-1754)
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Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle
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Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle

Summary

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 5, 1702[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on December 22, 1754[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle…
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle died in Paris[4].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was born on June 5, 1702[3].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle died on December 22, 1754[5].
  • Burial took place at Grosvenor Chapel, Mayfair[8].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's father was Arnold van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle[9].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's mother was Geertruid van Keppel, née van der Duyn[10].
  • Among Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's spouses was Anne van Keppel, Countess of Albemarle[11].
  • A child of Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle[12].
  • A child of Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was Frederick Keppel[13].
  • A child of Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was Caroline Keppel[14].
  • A child of Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel[15].
  • A child of Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was William Keppel[16].
  • A child of Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was Elizabeth Keppel[17].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle received the Order of the Garter[19].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle is recorded as male[20].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's noble title is recorded as Earl of Albemarle[22].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's Commons category is recorded as Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle[24].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[25].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was part of the conflict War of the Austrian Succession[26].
  • Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was part of the conflict Jacobite rising of 1745[27].

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Origins and Family

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was born in London[2]. He was born on June 5, 1702[3]. His father was Arnold van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle[9]. His mother was Geertruid van Keppel, née van der Duyn[10].

Career and Affiliations

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's professions included diplomat[6]. He held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].

Recognition

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle received the Order of the Garter[19].

Personal Life

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle was married to Anne van Keppel, Countess of Albemarle[11]. Children include George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle[12], a military officer[28], 1724–1772[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30], awarded the Knight of the Garter[31]; Frederick Keppel[13], an Anglican priest[32], 1728–1777[33], of Kingdom of Great Britain[34]; Caroline Keppel[14], 1737–1769[35], of Kingdom of Great Britain[36]; Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel[15], a naval officer[37], 1725–1786[38], of Kingdom of Great Britain[39]; William Keppel[16], a military personnel[40], 1727–1782[41]; and Elizabeth Keppel[17], 1739–1768[42].

Death and Burial

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle died on December 22, 1754[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Grosvenor Chapel, Mayfair[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle include Albemarle County[43], a county of Virginia[44], in United States[45], founded in 1744[46].

Why It Matters

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Albemarle County[43], a county of Virginia[44], in United States[45], founded in 1744[46].

FAQs

Where was Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle born?

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle die?

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle died in Paris[4].

Who were Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's parents?

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's father was Arnold van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle[9]. Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's mother was Geertruid van Keppel, née van der Duyn[10].

Who was Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle married to?

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle's spouses include Anne van Keppel, Countess of Albemarle[11].

What did Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle do for work?

Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle worked as diplomat[6].

What awards did Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[19].

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  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Geagea · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id 987013150974205171
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    Occupation diplomat
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    Award received Order of the Garter
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