Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne

British politician (1780–1863)
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Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne

Summary

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on July 2, 1780[3]. He passed away in Bowood House[4]. He died on January 31, 1863[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and statistician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne was born in London[2].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne passed away in Bowood House[4].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne was born on July 2, 1780[3].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne died on January 31, 1863[5].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's father was William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne[9].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's mother was Louisa Petty, Countess of Shelburne[10].
  • Among Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's spouses was Louisa Fox-Strangways[11].
  • A child of Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne was William Petty-FitzMaurice, Earl of Kerry[12].
  • A child of Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne was Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 4th Marquess of Lansdowne[13].
  • A child of Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne was Lady Louisa Petty-FitzMaurice[14].
  • A child of Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne was Bentinck Yelverton Petty-FitzMaurice[15].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • English was Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's native language[17].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's professions included statistician[7].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[19].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne held the position of Home Secretary[20].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne held the position of Lord President of the Council[21].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[24].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne was educated at Trinity College[25].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne received the Order of the Garter[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 2, 1780[3]. His father was William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne[9]. His mother was Louisa Petty, Countess of Shelburne[10]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[24] and Trinity College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and statistician[7]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1807[30]; Chancellor of the Exchequer[19], a public office[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1316[33]; Home Secretary[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1782[36]; Lord President of the Council[21], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1530[39]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1802[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26] and Order of the Garter[27].

Personal Life

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne was married to Louisa Fox-Strangways[11]. Children include William Petty-FitzMaurice, Earl of Kerry[12], a politician[45], 1811–1836[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47]; Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 4th Marquess of Lansdowne[13], a politician[48], 1816–1866[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50], awarded the Order of the Garter[51]; Lady Louisa Petty-FitzMaurice[14], 1813–1906[52]; and Bentinck Yelverton Petty-FitzMaurice[15]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[53].

Death and Burial

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne died on January 31, 1863[5]. He died in Bowood House[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne born?

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne die?

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne passed away in Bowood House[4].

Who were Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's parents?

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's father was William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne[9]. Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's mother was Louisa Petty, Countess of Shelburne[10].

Who was Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne married to?

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne's spouses include Louisa Fox-Strangways[11].

What did Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne do for work?

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne worked as politician[6] and statistician[7].

Where did Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne go to school?

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne was educated at University of Edinburgh[24] and Trinity College[25].

What awards did Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26] and Order of the Garter[27].

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    Father William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne
    Place of death Bowood House
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