William Ponsonby

British Army general (1772-1815)
Person human Q327264
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William Ponsonby

Summary

William Ponsonby is a human[1]. Born in Ireland[2], he… he was born on October 13, 1772[3]. He died in Waterloo[4]. He died on June 18, 1815[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Ponsonby was born in Ireland[2].
  • William Ponsonby died in Waterloo[4].
  • William Ponsonby was born on October 13, 1772[3].
  • William Ponsonby died on June 18, 1815[5].
  • William Ponsonby's father was William Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby[9].
  • William Ponsonby's mother was Louisa Molesworth[10].
  • William Ponsonby was married to Georgiana FitzRoy[11].
  • A child of William Ponsonby was Anne-Louisa Ponsonby[12].
  • A child of William Ponsonby was Charlotte Ponsonby[13].
  • A child of William Ponsonby was Mary Ponsonby[14].
  • A child of William Ponsonby was Frances Isabella Ponsonby[15].
  • A child of William Ponsonby was William Ponsonby, 3rd Baron Ponsonby of Imokilly[16].
  • William Ponsonby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • William Ponsonby held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • William Ponsonby's professions included politician[6].
  • William Ponsonby's professions included military officer[7].
  • William Ponsonby held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Ponsonby held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[20].
  • William Ponsonby was educated at Kilkenny College[21].
  • William Ponsonby's education included a stint at Eton College[22].
  • William Ponsonby received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • William Ponsonby is recorded as male[24].
  • William Ponsonby's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • William Ponsonby was affiliated with the Tories[26].
  • William Ponsonby's military branch is recorded as British Army[27].

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Origins and Family

William Ponsonby was born in Ireland[2]. He was born on October 13, 1772[3]. His father was he, 1st Baron Ponsonby[9]. His mother was Louisa Molesworth[10].

Education

Educated at Kilkenny College[21], a secondary school[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1538[30] and Eton College[22], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1812[36] and Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[20].

Recognition

William Ponsonby received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23].

Personal Life

Among William Ponsonby's spouses was Georgiana FitzRoy[11]. Children include Anne-Louisa Ponsonby[12]; Charlotte Ponsonby[13], 1809–1883[37]; Mary Ponsonby[14]; Frances Isabella Ponsonby[15]; and he, 3rd Baron Ponsonby of Imokilly[16], 1816–1861[38]. He was affiliated with the Tories[26].

Death and Burial

William Ponsonby died on June 18, 1815[5]. He passed away in Waterloo[4].

Why It Matters

William Ponsonby ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was William Ponsonby born?

Born in Ireland[2], William Ponsonby…

Where did William Ponsonby die?

William Ponsonby died in Waterloo[4].

Who were William Ponsonby's parents?

William Ponsonby's father was William Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby[9]. William Ponsonby's mother was Louisa Molesworth[10].

Who was William Ponsonby married to?

William Ponsonby's spouses include Georgiana FitzRoy[11].

What did William Ponsonby do for work?

William Ponsonby worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did William Ponsonby go to school?

William Ponsonby was educated at Kilkenny College[21] and Eton College[22].

What awards did William Ponsonby receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Commander of (deprecated) Royal Scots Greys
    Educated at Kilkenny College, Eton College
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