Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt
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Summary
Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt was born on December 1, 1661[1], in Oxfordshire[2]. He died on December 28, 1727[3], in London[4]. He worked as a judge[5], politician[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Greater London[9]
- Date of death: July 23, 1727[10]
- Place of burial: Church of St Michael, Stanton Harcourt[11]
- Father: Sir Philip Harcourt[12]
- Mother: Anne Waller[13]
- Spouse: Rebecca Clark[14], Elizabeth Vernon[15], Elizabeth Spencer[16]
- Child: Simon Harcourt[17], Anne Harcourt[18], Philip Harcourt[19], Walter Harcourt[20], Arabella Harcourt[21]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[22], Kingdom of England[23]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[24], member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[25], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[26], Member of the 1690-95 Parliament[27], Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[28], Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament[29], Member of the 1701 Parliament[30], Member of the 1701-02 Parliament[31], Member of the 1702-05 Parliament[32], Member of the 1705-07 Parliament[33], Solicitor General for England and Wales[34], Attorney General for England and Wales[35], Lord Chancellor[36]
- Educated at: Pembroke College[37]
- Award received: knight[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Noble title: Viscount Harcourt[40], baron[41]
- Member of political party: Tories[42]
- Commons category: Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt[43]
- Family name: Harcourt[44]
- Given name: Simon[45]
- Depicted by: Sir Simon Harcourt (d.1727)[46], Simon Harcourt (1661–1727), 1st Viscount Harcourt, Lord Chancellor[47]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[48], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[50]
Why It Matters
Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt born?
Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt's place of birth was Oxfordshire[2].
Where did Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt die?
Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt died in London[4].
Who were Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt's parents?
Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt's father was Sir Philip Harcourt[12]. Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt's mother was Anne Waller[13].
Who was Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt married to?
Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt's spouses include Rebecca Clark[14], Elizabeth Vernon[15], and Elizabeth Spencer[16].
What did Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt do for work?
Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt worked as a judge[5], politician[6], and jurist[7].
Where did Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt go to school?
Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt was educated at Pembroke College[37].
What awards did Simon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt receive?
Honors received include knight[38].