William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford

British politician (1819-1887)
Person human Q8016542
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William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford

Summary

William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford is a human[1]. His place of birth was County Westmeath[2]. He was born on January 31, 1819[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 19, 1887[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's place of birth was County Westmeath[2].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford passed away in London[4].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford was born on January 31, 1819[3].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford died on April 19, 1887[5].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's father was Thomas Pakenham, 2nd Earl of Longford[9].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's mother was Georgiana Lygon[10].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford was married to Selina Rice-Trevor[11].
  • A child of William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford was Thomas Pakenham, 5th Earl of Longford[12].
  • A child of William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford was Georgiana Pakenham[13].
  • A child of William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford was William Pakenham, Lord Silchester[14].
  • A child of William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford was Edward Pakenham[15].
  • A child of William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford was Lady Katharine Pakenham[16].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's professions included politician[6].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford worked as a military officer[7].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford is recorded as male[21].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford was affiliated with the Conservative Party[23].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's Commons category is recorded as William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford[25].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford was part of the conflict Crimean War[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in County Westmeath[2], William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford… he was born on January 31, 1819[3]. His father was Thomas Pakenham, 2nd Earl of Longford[9]. His mother was Georgiana Lygon[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33].

Personal Life

William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford was married to Selina Rice-Trevor[11]. Children include Thomas Pakenham, 5th Earl of Longford[12], a politician[34], 1864–1915[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36], awarded the Order of St Patrick[37]; Georgiana Pakenham[13], 1863–1943[38]; William Pakenham, Lord Silchester[14], 1864–1876[39]; Edward Pakenham[15], a military officer[40], 1866–1937[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; and Lady Katharine Pakenham[16], 1868–1954[43]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[23].

Death and Burial

William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford died on April 19, 1887[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford born?

Born in County Westmeath[2], William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford…

Where did William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford die?

William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford passed away in London[4].

Who were William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's parents?

William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's father was Thomas Pakenham, 2nd Earl of Longford[9]. William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's mother was Georgiana Lygon[10].

Who was William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford married to?

William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford's spouses include Selina Rice-Trevor[11].

What did William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford do for work?

William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20].

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  10. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Award received Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
    Family name Pakenham
    Participated in conflict Crimean War
    Position held member of the House of Lords
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