James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley

British Royal Navy officer and First Lord of the Admiralty (1679-1736)
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James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley

Summary

James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley is a human[1]. He was born in Gloucester[2]. He was born on January 1, 1679[3]. He passed away in Château d'Aubigny[4]. He died on August 17, 1736[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's place of birth was Gloucester[2].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley passed away in Château d'Aubigny[4].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley was born on January 1, 1679[3].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley died on August 17, 1736[5].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's father was Charles Berkeley, 2nd Earl of Berkeley[9].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's mother was Elizabeth Noel[10].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley was married to Louisa Berkeley, Countess of Berkeley[11].
  • A child of James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley was Augustus Berkeley, 4th Earl of Berkeley[12].
  • A child of James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley was Lady Elizabeth Berkeley[13].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's professions included naval officer[6].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley worked as a politician[7].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley held the position of Member of the 1701-02 Parliament[16].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[17].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire[18].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire[19].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley received the Order of the Garter[20].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley is recorded as male[21].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's noble title is recorded as count[23].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley was affiliated with the Whigs[24].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[25].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[26].
  • James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley was born in Gloucester[2]. He was born on January 1, 1679[3]. His father was Charles Berkeley, 2nd Earl of Berkeley[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Noel[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15]; Member of the 1701-02 Parliament[16]; First Lord of the Admiralty[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1628[30]; and Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley received the Order of the Garter[20].

Personal Life

Among James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's spouses was Louisa Berkeley, Countess of Berkeley[11]. Children include Augustus Berkeley, 4th Earl of Berkeley[12], a politician[33], 1715–1755[34], of Kingdom of Great Britain[35], awarded the Order of the Thistle[36] and Lady Elizabeth Berkeley[13]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[24].

Death and Burial

James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley died on August 17, 1736[5]. He passed away in Château d'Aubigny[4].

Why It Matters

James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley born?

James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley was born in Gloucester[2].

Where did James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley die?

James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley passed away in Château d'Aubigny[4].

Who were James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's parents?

James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's father was Charles Berkeley, 2nd Earl of Berkeley[9]. James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's mother was Elizabeth Noel[10].

Who was James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley married to?

James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley's spouses include Louisa Berkeley, Countess of Berkeley[11].

What did James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley do for work?

James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley worked as naval officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did James Berkeley, 3rd Earl of Berkeley receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 13d ago · Melderick · 2026-08-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain
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    Child Augustus Berkeley, 4th Earl of Berkeley, Lady Elizabeth Berkeley
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