Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford

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Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford
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Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford

Summary

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on July 5, 1718[3]. He passed away in Surrey[4]. He died on June 14, 1794[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford…
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford passed away in Surrey[4].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was born on July 5, 1718[3].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford died on June 14, 1794[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of Holy Trinity, Arrow with Weethley[9].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford's father was Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Baron Conway[10].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford's mother was Charlotte Shorter[11].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was married to Isabella Seymour-Conway, Countess of Hertford[12].
  • A child of Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was Francis Ingram-Seymour-Conway, 2nd Marquess of Hertford[13].
  • A child of Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was Lord Henry Seymour[14].
  • A child of Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was Lord Robert Seymour[15].
  • A child of Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was Hugh Seymour[16].
  • A child of Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was Lord George Seymour[17].
  • A child of Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was Elizabeth Seymour-Conway[18].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford's professions included politician[7].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[20].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire[21].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire[22].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[23].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford held the position of Master of the Horse (England)[24].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford held the position of Lord Chamberlain[25].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was educated at Eton College[26].
  • Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford received the Knight of the Garter[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was born in London[2]. He was born on July 5, 1718[3]. His father was Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Baron Conway[10]. His mother was Charlotte Shorter[11].

Education

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was educated at Eton College[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[20]; Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Lord Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire[22], a title[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[23], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1171[34]; Master of the Horse (England)[24]; and Lord Chamberlain[25], a position[35].

Recognition

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford received the Knight of the Garter[27].

Personal Life

Among Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford's spouses was Isabella Seymour-Conway, Countess of Hertford[12]. Children include Francis Ingram-Seymour-Conway, 2nd Marquess of Hertford[13], a politician[36], 1743–1822[37], of Kingdom of Great Britain[38], awarded the Order of the Garter[39]; Lord Henry Seymour[14], a politician[40], 1746–1830[41]; Lord Robert Seymour[15], a politician[42], 1748–1831[43], of Kingdom of Great Britain[44]; Hugh Seymour[16], a politician[45], 1759–1801[46], of Kingdom of Great Britain[47]; Lord George Seymour[17], a politician[48], 1763–1848[49], of Kingdom of Great Britain[50]; and Elizabeth Seymour-Conway[18].

Death and Burial

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford died on June 14, 1794[5]. He died in Surrey[4]. Burial took place at Church of Holy Trinity, Arrow with Weethley[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford include Hertford County[51], a county of North Carolina[52], in United States[53], founded in 1759[54].

Why It Matters

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Hertford County[51], a county of North Carolina[52], in United States[53], founded in 1759[54].

FAQs

Where was Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford born?

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was born in London[2].

Where did Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford die?

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford died in Surrey[4].

Who were Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford's parents?

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford's father was Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Baron Conway[10]. Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford's mother was Charlotte Shorter[11].

Who was Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford married to?

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford's spouses include Isabella Seymour-Conway, Countess of Hertford[12].

What did Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford do for work?

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford go to school?

Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford was educated at Eton College[26].

What awards did Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[27].

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