Spencer Perceval

19th-century prime minister of the United Kingdom (1762–1812)
Person human Q233992
Spencer Perceval
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Spencer Perceval

Summary

Spencer Perceval is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mayfair[2]. He was born on November 1, 1762[3]. He passed away in Palace of Westminster[4]. He died on May 11, 1812[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,637 views/month, #6,688 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mayfair[2], Spencer Perceval…
  • Spencer Perceval passed away in Palace of Westminster[4].
  • Spencer Perceval was born on November 1, 1762[3].
  • Spencer Perceval died on May 11, 1812[5].
  • Spencer Perceval is buried at St Luke's Church, Charlton[9].
  • Spencer Perceval's father was John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont[10].
  • Spencer Perceval's mother was Catherine Compton, Baroness Arden[11].
  • Spencer Perceval was married to Jane Wilson[12].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was Spencer Perceval[13].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was John Thomas Perceval[14].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was Frederick James Perceval[15].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was Henry Perceval[16].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was Dudley Montagu Perceval[17].
  • A child of Spencer Perceval was Jane Perceval[18].
  • Spencer Perceval held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • British English was Spencer Perceval's native language[20].
  • Spencer Perceval's professions included politician[6].
  • Spencer Perceval worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[22].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[23].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Leader of the House of Commons[24].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Spencer Perceval held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[26].
  • Spencer Perceval's education included a stint at Trinity College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mayfair[2], Spencer Perceval… he was born on November 1, 1762[3]. His father was John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont[10]. His mother was Catherine Compton, Baroness Arden[11]. British English was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[27] and Harrow School[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[21], a public office[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1721[31]; Chancellor of the Exchequer[22], a public office[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1316[34]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[23], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Leader of the House of Commons[24], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1721[39]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[26], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1361[44].

Personal Life

Spencer Perceval was married to Jane Wilson[12]. Children include he[13], a politician[45], 1795–1859[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47]; John Thomas Perceval[14], a military personnel[48], 1803–1876[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50]; Frederick James Perceval[15], 1797–1861[51]; Henry Perceval[16]; Dudley Montagu Perceval[17]; and Jane Perceval[18]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[52]. He was affiliated with the Tories[53].

Death and Burial

Spencer Perceval died on May 11, 1812[5]. He passed away in Palace of Westminster[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[54]. Burial took place at St Luke's Church, Charlton[9].

Why It Matters

Spencer Perceval ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,637 views/month, #6,688 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Spencer Perceval born?

Spencer Perceval was born in Mayfair[2].

Where did Spencer Perceval die?

Spencer Perceval died in Palace of Westminster[4].

Who were Spencer Perceval's parents?

Spencer Perceval's father was John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont[10]. Spencer Perceval's mother was Catherine Compton, Baroness Arden[11].

Who was Spencer Perceval married to?

Spencer Perceval's spouses include Jane Wilson[12].

What did Spencer Perceval do for work?

Spencer Perceval worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Spencer Perceval go to school?

Spencer Perceval was educated at Trinity College[27] and Harrow School[28].

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  28. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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    Position held Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Solicitor General for England and Wales +11
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00385267
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