Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon

British diplomat (1709-1786)
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Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon

Summary

Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon is a human[1]. He was born on 1709[2]. He died in Watford[3]. He died on December 11, 1786[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon passed away in Watford[3].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon was born on 1709[2].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon died on December 11, 1786[4].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon is buried at Watford[8].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's father was William Villiers, 2nd Earl of Jersey[9].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's mother was Judith Herne[10].
  • Among Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's spouses was Charlotte Villiers, Countess of Clarendon[11].
  • A child of Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon was George Villiers[12].
  • A child of Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon was Thomas Villiers, 2nd Earl of Clarendon[13].
  • A child of Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon was John Villiers, 3rd Earl of Clarendon[14].
  • A child of Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon was Lady Charlotte Villiers[15].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon held the position of ambassador[17].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon was educated at Eton College[20].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's education included a stint at Queens' College[21].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's noble title is recorded as count[24].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's noble title is recorded as Earl of Clarendon[25].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's noble title is recorded as Baron Hyde[26].
  • Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon was affiliated with the Whigs[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon was born on 1709[2]. His father was William Villiers, 2nd Earl of Jersey[9]. His mother was Judith Herne[10].

Education

Educated at Eton College[20], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Queens' College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1448[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include ambassador[17], a diplomatic rank[34]; member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[18]; and member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[19].

Personal Life

Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon was married to Charlotte Villiers, Countess of Clarendon[11]. Children include George Villiers[12], a politician[35], 1759–1827[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; Thomas Villiers, 2nd Earl of Clarendon[13], a politician[38], 1753–1824[39]; John Villiers, 3rd Earl of Clarendon[14], a diplomat[40], 1757–1838[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; and Lady Charlotte Villiers[15], an aristocrat[43], 1761–1810[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[27].

Death and Burial

Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon died on December 11, 1786[4]. He died in Watford[3]. Burial took place at Watford[8].

Why It Matters

Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where did Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon die?

Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon died in Watford[3].

Who were Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's parents?

Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's father was William Villiers, 2nd Earl of Jersey[9]. Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's mother was Judith Herne[10].

Who was Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon married to?

Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon's spouses include Charlotte Villiers, Countess of Clarendon[11].

What did Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon do for work?

Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon worked as diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Where did Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon go to school?

Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon was educated at Eton College[20] and Queens' College[21].

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  25. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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