William Ormsby-Gore

British politician (1779-1860)
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William Ormsby-Gore

Summary

William Ormsby-Gore is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bath[2]. He was born on March 14, 1779[3]. He died in Brogyntyn[4]. He died on May 4, 1860[5]. He worked as a politician[6], soldier[7], and large estate owner[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bath[2], William Ormsby-Gore…
  • William Ormsby-Gore passed away in Brogyntyn[4].
  • William Ormsby-Gore was born on March 14, 1779[3].
  • William Ormsby-Gore died on May 4, 1860[5].
  • William Ormsby-Gore is buried at Church of St Mary, Selattyn[10].
  • William Ormsby-Gore's father was William Gore[11].
  • William Ormsby-Gore's mother was Frances Jane Gorges Gore[12].
  • Among William Ormsby-Gore's spouses was Mary Jane Ormsby-Gore[13].
  • A child of William Ormsby-Gore was William Ormsby-Gore, 2nd Baron Harlech[14].
  • A child of William Ormsby-Gore was John Ormsby-Gore, 1st Baron Harlech[15].
  • A child of William Ormsby-Gore was Owen Ormsby-Gore[16].
  • William Ormsby-Gore held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • William Ormsby-Gore held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • William Ormsby-Gore worked as a politician[6].
  • William Ormsby-Gore's professions included soldier[7].
  • William Ormsby-Gore's professions included large estate owner[8].
  • William Ormsby-Gore held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Ormsby-Gore held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Ormsby-Gore held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Ormsby-Gore held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • William Ormsby-Gore held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • William Ormsby-Gore held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • William Ormsby-Gore's education included a stint at Eton College[25].
  • William Ormsby-Gore was educated at Merton College[26].
  • William Ormsby-Gore is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

William Ormsby-Gore was born in Bath[2]. He was born on March 14, 1779[3]. His father was William Gore[11]. His mother was Frances Jane Gorges Gore[12].

Education

Educated at Eton College[25], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Merton College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1264[33], headquartered in Oxford[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], soldier[7], and large estate owner[8]. Positions held include member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1852[37]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1847[40]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1841[43]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1837[46]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1835[49]; and member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1806[52].

Personal Life

William Ormsby-Gore was married to Mary Jane Ormsby-Gore[13]. Children include he, 2nd Baron Harlech[14], a politician[53], 1819–1904[54]; John Ormsby-Gore, 1st Baron Harlech[15], a politician[55], 1816–1876[56], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[57]; and Owen Ormsby-Gore[16], 1820–1852[58].

Death and Burial

William Ormsby-Gore died on May 4, 1860[5]. He died in Brogyntyn[4]. He is buried at Church of St Mary, Selattyn[10].

Why It Matters

William Ormsby-Gore ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was William Ormsby-Gore born?

William Ormsby-Gore's place of birth was Bath[2].

Where did William Ormsby-Gore die?

William Ormsby-Gore passed away in Brogyntyn[4].

Who were William Ormsby-Gore's parents?

William Ormsby-Gore's father was William Gore[11]. William Ormsby-Gore's mother was Frances Jane Gorges Gore[12].

Who was William Ormsby-Gore married to?

William Ormsby-Gore's spouses include Mary Jane Ormsby-Gore[13].

What did William Ormsby-Gore do for work?

William Ormsby-Gore worked as politician[6], soldier[7], and large estate owner[8].

Where did William Ormsby-Gore go to school?

William Ormsby-Gore was educated at Eton College[25] and Merton College[26].

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Class ancestry

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