Henry Pelham
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Summary
Henry Pelham was born on September 25, 1694[1], in Laughton[2]. He died on March 6, 1754[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,176 views/month, #7,047 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 25, 1694[7], 1695[8]
- Date of death: 1754[9]
- Place of burial: Sussex[10]
- Father: Thomas Pelham, 1st Baron Pelham[11]
- Mother: Lady Grace Holles[12]
- Spouse: Catherine Manners[13]
- Child: unknown daughter Pelham[14], Catherine Pelham[15], Grace Pelham[16]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[17]
- Position held: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[18], Chancellor of the Exchequer[19], member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[20], member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[21], member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[22], member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[23], member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[24], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[25], Leader of the House of Commons[26]
- Educated at: Hertford College[27], Westminster School[28], King's College[29]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[30]
- Member of: Royal Society[31]
- Religion or worldview: Church of England[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Noble title: count[34]
- Member of political party: Whigs[35]
- Commons category: Henry Pelham[36]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[37]
- Family name: Pelham[38]
- Given name: Henry[39]
- Described at URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/henry-pelham[40]
- Depicted by: Henry Pelham[41], Lord Henry Pelham (1696– 1754)[42], Portrait Of The Rt. Hon. Henry Pelham (1695?-1754)[43], Henry Pelham (1694–1754), Prime Minister[44]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[45], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
- Name in native language: Henry Pelham[48]
Why It Matters
Henry Pelham has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Henry Pelham born?
Henry Pelham was born in Laughton[2].
Where did Henry Pelham die?
Henry Pelham passed away in London[4].
Who were Henry Pelham's parents?
Henry Pelham's father was Thomas Pelham, 1st Baron Pelham[11]. Henry Pelham's mother was Lady Grace Holles[12].
Who was Henry Pelham married to?
Henry Pelham's spouses include Catherine Manners[13].
What did Henry Pelham do for work?
Henry Pelham worked as a politician[5].
Where did Henry Pelham go to school?
Henry Pelham was educated at Hertford College[27], Westminster School[28], and King's College[29].
What awards did Henry Pelham receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[30].