William Henry Percy

British Royal Navy officer and politician (1788-1855)
Person human Q8012115
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William Henry Percy

Summary

William Henry Percy is a human[1]. He was born on March 24, 1788[2]. He died on October 5, 1855[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and naval officer[5].

Key Facts

  • William Henry Percy was born on March 24, 1788[2].
  • William Henry Percy died on October 5, 1855[3].
  • William Henry Percy's father was Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley[6].
  • William Henry Percy's mother was Isabella Percy, Countess of Beverley[7].
  • William Henry Percy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • William Henry Percy held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • William Henry Percy worked as a politician[4].
  • William Henry Percy worked as a naval officer[5].
  • William Henry Percy held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10].
  • William Henry Percy held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • William Henry Percy held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • William Henry Percy is recorded as male[13].
  • William Henry Percy's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • William Henry Percy's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[15].
  • William Henry Percy's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[16].
  • William Henry Percy's family name is recorded as Percy[17].
  • William Henry Percy's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • William Henry Percy's work location is recorded as London[19].
  • William Henry Percy's relative is recorded as Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland[20].
  • William Henry Percy's described by source is recorded as A Naval Biographical Dictionary[21].
  • William Henry Percy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • William Henry Percy's name in native language is recorded as William Henry Percy[23].
  • William Henry Percy's sibling is recorded as Hugh Percy[24].
  • William Henry Percy's sibling is recorded as George Percy, 5th Duke of Northumberland[25].
  • William Henry Percy's sibling is recorded as Josceline Percy[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William Henry Percy was born on March 24, 1788[2]. His father was Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley[6]. His mother was Isabella Percy, Countess of Beverley[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and naval officer[5]. Positions held include member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1818[29] and member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1820[32].

Death and Burial

William Henry Percy died on October 5, 1855[3].

FAQs

Who were William Henry Percy's parents?

William Henry Percy's father was Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley[6]. William Henry Percy's mother was Isabella Percy, Countess of Beverley[7].

What did William Henry Percy do for work?

William Henry Percy worked as politician[4] and naval officer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Percy, William Henry (NBD). wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Percy, William Henry (NBD). wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Percy, William Henry (NBD). wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 23h ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sibling Hugh Percy, George Percy, 5th Duke of Northumberland, Josceline Percy +6
    Given name William
    Werelate person id William_Percy_(27)
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