William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam

British politician (1815-1902)
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William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam

Summary

William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam is a human[1]. He was born on October 12, 1815[2]. He passed away in Wentworth Woodhouse[3]. He died on February 20, 1902[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and cricketer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam died in Wentworth Woodhouse[3].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam was born on October 12, 1815[2].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam died on February 20, 1902[4].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's father was Charles Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 5th Earl Fitzwilliam[8].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's mother was Mary Dundas[9].
  • Among William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's spouses was Lady Frances Douglas[10].
  • A child of William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam was William Wentworth-FitzWilliam, Viscount Milton[11].
  • A child of William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam was Henry Wentworth-FitzWilliam[12].
  • A child of William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam was Charles Wentworth-FitzWilliam[13].
  • A child of William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam was John Wentworth-FitzWilliam[14].
  • A child of William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam was Frances Mary FitzWilliam[15].
  • A child of William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam was Margaret FitzWilliam[16].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's professions included politician[5].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's professions included cricketer[6].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's education included a stint at Eton College[24].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's education included a stint at Trinity College[25].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam received the Order of the Garter[26].
  • William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam was born on October 12, 1815[2]. His father was Charles Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 5th Earl Fitzwilliam[8]. His mother was Mary Dundas[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College[24] and Trinity College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and cricketer[6]. Positions held include member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1857[30]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1852[33]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1847[36]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1841[39]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1837[42]; and member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1835[45].

Recognition

William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam received the Order of the Garter[26].

Personal Life

Among William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's spouses was Lady Frances Douglas[10]. Children include William Wentworth-FitzWilliam, Viscount Milton[11], an explorer[46], 1839–1877[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48]; Henry Wentworth-FitzWilliam[12], a politician[49], 1840–1920[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51]; Charles Wentworth-FitzWilliam[13], a politician[52], 1848–1925[53], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[54]; John Wentworth-FitzWilliam[14], a politician[55], 1852–1889[56], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[57]; Frances Mary FitzWilliam[15]; and Margaret FitzWilliam[16].

Death and Burial

William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam died on February 20, 1902[4]. He died in Wentworth Woodhouse[3].

Why It Matters

William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where did William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam die?

William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam passed away in Wentworth Woodhouse[3].

Who were William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's parents?

William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's father was Charles Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 5th Earl Fitzwilliam[8]. William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's mother was Mary Dundas[9].

Who was William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam married to?

William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam's spouses include Lady Frances Douglas[10].

What did William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam do for work?

William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam worked as politician[5] and cricketer[6].

Where did William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam go to school?

William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam was educated at Eton College[24] and Trinity College[25].

What awards did William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[26].

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  1. 6w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Wentworth Woodhouse
    Child William Wentworth-FitzWilliam, Viscount Milton, Henry Wentworth-FitzWilliam, Charles Wentworth-FitzWilliam +10
    Rodovid id 1389524
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P14397]]: 7649, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/290075224|William Thomas Spencer Wentworth-Fitzwilliam,, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam 1815–1902 (#290075224)]"
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