William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny

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William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny

Summary

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny is a human[1]. His place of birth was Telford and Wrekin[2]. He was born on September 16, 1826[3]. He died in Rotherfield[4]. He died on December 12, 1915[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's place of birth was Telford and Wrekin[2].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny passed away in Rotherfield[4].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was born on September 16, 1826[3].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny died on December 12, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Holy Trinity Church, Eridge Green[9].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's father was William Nevill, 4th Earl of Abergavenny[10].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's mother was Caroline Leeke[11].
  • Among William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's spouses was Caroline (née Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone), Marchioness of Abergavenny[12].
  • A child of William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was Reginald Nevill, 2nd Marquess of Abergavenny[13].
  • A child of William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was Henry Nevill, 3rd Marquess of Abergavenny[14].
  • A child of William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was Lady Cicely Louisa Nevill[15].
  • A child of William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was Lord George Montacute Nevill[16].
  • A child of William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was Lady Alice Nevill[17].
  • A child of William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was William Beauchamp Nevill[18].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's professions included military personnel[6].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny worked as a politician[7].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Sussex[21].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was educated at Eton College[22].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny received the Order of the Garter[23].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny is recorded as male[24].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's family is recorded as House of Neville[26].
  • William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's noble title is recorded as Marquess of Abergavenny[27].

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Origins and Family

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was born in Telford and Wrekin[2]. He was born on September 16, 1826[3]. His father was William Nevill, 4th Earl of Abergavenny[10]. His mother was Caroline Leeke[11].

Education

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was educated at Eton College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30] and Lord Lieutenant of Sussex[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny received the Order of the Garter[23].

Personal Life

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was married to Caroline (née Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone), Marchioness of Abergavenny[12]. Children include Reginald Nevill, 2nd Marquess of Abergavenny[13], a politician[33], 1853–1927[34], of United Kingdom[35]; Henry Nevill, 3rd Marquess of Abergavenny[14], a politician[36], 1854–1938[37], of United Kingdom[38]; Lady Cicely Louisa Nevill[15], 1851–1932[39]; Lord George Montacute Nevill[16], 1856–1920[40]; Lady Alice Nevill[17], 1858–1898[41]; and William Beauchamp Nevill[18], a writer[42], 1860–1939[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44].

Death and Burial

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny died on December 12, 1915[5]. He passed away in Rotherfield[4]. Burial took place at Holy Trinity Church, Eridge Green[9].

Why It Matters

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny born?

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was born in Telford and Wrekin[2].

Where did William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny die?

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny died in Rotherfield[4].

Who were William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's parents?

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's father was William Nevill, 4th Earl of Abergavenny[10]. William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's mother was Caroline Leeke[11].

Who was William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny married to?

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny's spouses include Caroline (née Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone), Marchioness of Abergavenny[12].

What did William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny do for work?

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

Where did William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny go to school?

William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny was educated at Eton College[22].

What awards did William Nevill, 1st Marquess of Abergavenny receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[23].

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  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Mother Caroline Leeke
    Given name William
    Military branch British Army
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