William Henry Gregory
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Summary
William Henry Gregory was born on July 12, 1817[1], in Dublin Castle[2]. He died on March 6, 1892[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5], botanical collector[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 13, 1817[9]
- Father: Robert Gregory[10]
- Mother: Elizabeth O'Hara[11]
- Spouse: Augusta, Lady Gregory[12], Elizabeth Clay[13]
- Child: Robert Gregory[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Position held: Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[16], Governor of British Ceylon[17], member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22]
- Educated at: Harrow School[23], Christ Church[24]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[25], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[26]
- Member of: Royal Society[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Archives at: University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[29]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[30]
- Family name: Gregory[31]
- Given name: William[32]
- Work location: London[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[34], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: William Henry Gregory[37]
- Candidacy in election: 1868 United Kingdom general election[38], 1865 United Kingdom general election[39], 1857 United Kingdom general election[40], 1859 United Kingdom general election[41]
Why It Matters
William Henry Gregory is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was William Henry Gregory born?
William Henry Gregory was born in Dublin Castle[2].
Where did William Henry Gregory die?
William Henry Gregory passed away in London[4].
Who were William Henry Gregory's parents?
William Henry Gregory's father was Robert Gregory[10]. William Henry Gregory's mother was Elizabeth O'Hara[11].
Who was William Henry Gregory married to?
William Henry Gregory's spouses include Augusta, Lady Gregory[12] and Elizabeth Clay[13].
What did William Henry Gregory do for work?
William Henry Gregory worked as a politician[5], botanical collector[6], and writer[7].
Where did William Henry Gregory go to school?
William Henry Gregory was educated at Harrow School[23] and Christ Church[24].
What awards did William Henry Gregory receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].