Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
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Summary
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey was born on March 13, 1764[1], in Fallodon[2]. He died on July 17, 1845[3], in Northumberland[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,768 views/month, #6,416 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Michael's Church, Alnwick[7]
- Father: Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey[8]
- Mother: Elizabeth Grey, Countess Grey[9]
- Spouse: Mary Grey, Countess Grey[10], Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[11]
- Child: Eliza Courtney[12], Louisa Grey[13], Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey[14], Frederick Grey[15], Charles Grey[16], stillborn daughter Grey[17], Lady Caroline Grey[18], Lady Georgiana Grey[19], Lady Mary Grey[20], William Grey[21], George Grey[22], Thomas Grey[23], John Grey[24], Francis Grey[25]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[26], Kingdom of Great Britain[27]
- Position held: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[28], member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[29], Leader of the House of Lords[30], Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[31], Leader of the House of Commons[32], member of the House of Lords[33], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[34], First Lord of the Admiralty[35], member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[36], member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[37], member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[38], member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[39], member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[40], member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[41]
- Educated at: Trinity College[42], Eton College[43], Richmond School[44]
- Award received: Order of the Garter[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Noble title: Earl Grey[47]
- Member of political party: Whigs[48]
- Commons category: Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey[49]
- Unmarried partner: Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[50]
- Archives at: Durham University Archives and Special Collections[51]
- Family name: Grey[52]
- Given name: Charles[53]
- Work location: London[54]
- Described at URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/charles-grey-2nd-earl-grey[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey include Earl Grey tea[56], a flavored tea[57], in United Kingdom[58].
Why It Matters
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Earl Grey tea[56], a flavored tea[57], in United Kingdom[58].
FAQs
Where was Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey born?
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey's place of birth was Fallodon[2].
Where did Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey die?
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey passed away in Northumberland[4].
Who were Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey's parents?
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey's father was Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey[8]. Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey's mother was Elizabeth Grey, Countess Grey[9].
Who was Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey married to?
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey's spouses include Mary Grey, Countess Grey[10] and Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[11].
What did Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey do for work?
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey worked as a politician[5].
Where did Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey go to school?
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey was educated at Trinity College[42], Eton College[43], and Richmond School[44].
What awards did Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey receive?
Honors received include Order of the Garter[45].