Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham

British Prime Minister (1730-1782)
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Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham
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Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham

Summary

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham is a human[1]. He was born in South Yorkshire[2]. He was born on May 13, 1730[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 1, 1782[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and Christian minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #7,032 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in South Yorkshire[2], Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham…
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham passed away in London[4].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham was born on May 13, 1730[3].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham was born on 1730[9].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham died on July 1, 1782[5].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham died on January 1, 1782[10].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham is buried at York Minster[11].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham's father was Thomas Watson-Wentworth, 1st Marquess of Rockingham[12].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham's mother was Lady Mary Finch[13].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham was married to Mary Watson Wentworth, Marchioness of Rockingham[14].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • English was Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham's native language[16].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham worked as a Christian minister[7].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[19].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[20].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[21].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham's education included a stint at St John's College[22].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham was educated at Westminster School[23].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham received the Order of the Garter[24].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[26].
  • Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham was born in South Yorkshire[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 13, 1730[3] and 1730[9]. His father was Thomas Watson-Wentworth, 1st Marquess of Rockingham[12]. His mother was Lady Mary Finch[13]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at St John's College[22], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1511[30] and Westminster School[23], a boarding school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1179[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and Christian minister[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[17], a public office[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1721[36]; Leader of the House of Lords[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1721[39]; and Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1660[42].

Recognition

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham received the Order of the Garter[24].

Personal Life

Among Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham's spouses was Mary Watson Wentworth, Marchioness of Rockingham[14]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 1, 1782[5] and January 1, 1782[10]. Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham died in London[4]. The cause of death was influenza[44]. Burial took place at York Minster[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham include Rockingham County[45], a county of New Hampshire[46], in United States[47], founded in 1769[48] and Wentworth[49], a town in the United States[50], in United States[51], founded in 1787[52].

Why It Matters

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #7,032 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Entities named for him include Rockingham County[45], a county of New Hampshire[46], in United States[47], founded in 1769[48] and Wentworth[49], a town in the United States[50], in United States[51], founded in 1787[52].

FAQs

Where was Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham born?

Born in South Yorkshire[2], Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham…

Where did Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham die?

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham's parents?

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham's father was Thomas Watson-Wentworth, 1st Marquess of Rockingham[12]. Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham's mother was Lady Mary Finch[13].

Who was Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham married to?

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham's spouses include Mary Watson Wentworth, Marchioness of Rockingham[14].

What did Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham do for work?

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham worked as politician[6] and Christian minister[7].

Where did Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham go to school?

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham was educated at St John's College[22] and Westminster School[23].

What awards did Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[24].

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  27. [10] . Rockingham, Lord (1730-1782), twice prime minister of Great Britain during the era of the American Revolution. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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