William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam

Irish peer and landowner
Person human Q18546955
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William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam

Summary

William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam is a human[1]. He was born on January 17, 1643[2]. He died on January 17, 1719[3]. He worked as a large estate owner[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam was born on January 17, 1643[2].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam died on January 17, 1719[3].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's father was William FitzWilliam, 2nd Baron FitzWilliam[7].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's mother was Jane Perry[8].
  • Among William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's spouses was Anne Cremor[9].
  • A child of William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam was Anna Marie FitzWilliam[10].
  • A child of William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam was John Fitzwilliam, 2nd Earl Fitzwilliam[11].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's professions included large estate owner[4].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam worked as a politician[5].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[14].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam held the position of Member of the 1681 Parliament[15].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam held the position of Member of the 1679 Parliament[16].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam is recorded as male[17].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's noble title is recorded as Earl Fitzwilliam[19].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's family name is recorded as Fitzwilliam[20].
  • William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's given name is recorded as William[21].

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Origins and Family

William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam was born on January 17, 1643[2]. His father was William FitzWilliam, 2nd Baron FitzWilliam[7]. His mother was Jane Perry[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include large estate owner[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[14], Member of the 1681 Parliament[15], and Member of the 1679 Parliament[16].

Personal Life

Among William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's spouses was Anne Cremor[9]. Children include Anna Marie FitzWilliam[10] and John Fitzwilliam, 2nd Earl Fitzwilliam[11], a politician[22], 1685–1728[23].

Death and Burial

William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam died on January 17, 1719[3].

Why It Matters

William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's parents?

William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's father was William FitzWilliam, 2nd Baron FitzWilliam[7]. William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's mother was Jane Perry[8].

Who was William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam married to?

William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam's spouses include Anne Cremor[9].

What did William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam do for work?

William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam worked as large estate owner[4] and politician[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Beamish peerage database person id 3480
    Open library id OL780025A
    Father William FitzWilliam, 2nd Baron FitzWilliam
    Family name Fitzwilliam
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