Roger North

British politician, died 1734
Person human Q354440
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Roger North

Summary

Roger North is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tostock[2]. He was born on September 3, 1651[3]. He passed away in Rougham[4]. He died on March 1, 1734[5]. He worked as a music theorist[6], writer[7], barrister[8], biographer[9], and politician[10].

Key Facts

  • Roger North's place of birth was Tostock[2].
  • Roger North died in Rougham[4].
  • Roger North was born on September 3, 1651[3].
  • Roger North was born on September 3, 1653[11].
  • Roger North died on March 1, 1734[5].
  • Roger North died on March 1, 1733[12].
  • Roger North's father was Dudley North, 4th Baron North[13].
  • Roger North's mother was Anne Montagu[14].
  • Among Roger North's spouses was Mary Gayer[15].
  • A child of Roger North was Mary North[16].
  • A child of Roger North was Roger North[17].
  • A child of Roger North was Katherine North[18].
  • A child of Roger North was Montagu North[19].
  • Roger North held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • Roger North worked as a music theorist[6].
  • Roger North worked as a writer[7].
  • Roger North's professions included barrister[8].
  • Roger North worked as a biographer[9].
  • Roger North's professions included politician[10].
  • Roger North held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21].
  • Roger North held the position of Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[22].
  • Roger North's education included a stint at Thetford Grammar School[23].
  • Roger North's education included a stint at Jesus College[24].
  • Roger North's education included a stint at Middle Temple[25].
  • Roger North was educated at King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School[26].

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Origins and Family

Roger North's place of birth was Tostock[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 3, 1651[3] and September 3, 1653[11]. His father was Dudley North, 4th Baron North[13]. His mother was Anne Montagu[14].

Education

Educated at Thetford Grammar School[23], a school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1981[29]; Jesus College[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1496[32], headquartered in Cambridge[33]; Middle Temple[25], an Inns of Court[34], in United Kingdom[35]; and King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School[26], a secondary school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1550[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include music theorist[6], writer[7], barrister[8], biographer[9], and politician[10]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21] and Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[22].

Personal Life

Among Roger North's spouses was Mary Gayer[15]. Children include Mary North[16]; he[17], 1703–1771[39]; Katherine North[18]; and Montagu North[19]. He was affiliated with the Tories[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 1, 1734[5] and March 1, 1733[12]. Roger North passed away in Rougham[4].

FAQs

Where was Roger North born?

Born in Tostock[2], Roger North…

Where did Roger North die?

Roger North died in Rougham[4].

Who were Roger North's parents?

Roger North's father was Dudley North, 4th Baron North[13]. Roger North's mother was Anne Montagu[14].

Who was Roger North married to?

Roger North's spouses include Mary Gayer[15].

What did Roger North do for work?

Roger North worked as music theorist[6], writer[7], barrister[8], biographer[9], and politician[10].

Where did Roger North go to school?

Roger North was educated at Thetford Grammar School[23], Jesus College[24], Middle Temple[25], and King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [40] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . North, Roger (1653-1734). wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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