William Lennox

British politician (1799-1881)
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William Lennox

Summary

William Lennox is a human[1]. He was born in Yorkshire[2]. He was born on September 20, 1799[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 18, 1881[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yorkshire[2], William Lennox…
  • William Lennox died in London[4].
  • William Lennox was born on September 20, 1799[3].
  • William Lennox died on February 18, 1881[5].
  • William Lennox is buried at Brompton Cemetery[10].
  • William Lennox's father was Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond[11].
  • William Lennox's mother was Charlotte Lennox, Duchess of Richmond[12].
  • William Lennox was married to Mary Ann Paton[13].
  • William Lennox was married to Ellen Smith[14].
  • Among William Lennox's spouses was Maria Jane Molyneux[15].
  • A child of William Lennox was unknown daughter Lennox[16].
  • A child of William Lennox was William Robert Lennox[17].
  • William Lennox held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • William Lennox held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • William Lennox worked as a military officer[6].
  • William Lennox worked as a writer[7].
  • William Lennox worked as a politician[8].
  • William Lennox held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Lennox held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Lennox is recorded as male[22].
  • William Lennox's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Lennox's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • William Lennox was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[25].
  • William Lennox's family name is recorded as Lennox[26].
  • William Lennox's given name is recorded as William[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Lennox was born in Yorkshire[2]. He was born on September 20, 1799[3]. His father was Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond[11]. His mother was Charlotte Lennox, Duchess of Richmond[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1832[30] and member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1831[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Ann Paton[13], a vocalist[34], 1802–1864[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36]; Ellen Smith[14]; and Maria Jane Molyneux[15], 1833–1916[37]. Children include unknown daughter Lennox[16] and William Robert Lennox[17], 1855–1907[38].

Death and Burial

William Lennox died on February 18, 1881[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

William Lennox ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was William Lennox born?

William Lennox was born in Yorkshire[2].

Where did William Lennox die?

William Lennox passed away in London[4].

Who were William Lennox's parents?

William Lennox's father was Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond[11]. William Lennox's mother was Charlotte Lennox, Duchess of Richmond[12].

Who was William Lennox married to?

William Lennox's spouses include Mary Ann Paton[13], Ellen Smith[14], and Maria Jane Molyneux[15].

What did William Lennox do for work?

William Lennox worked as military officer[6], writer[7], and politician[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 2891
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Library of congress authority id n85231434
    Curran index contributor id 1082
    Place of birth Yorkshire
    Open library id OL16991A
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