2nd Earl of Egmont

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf noble title
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:House_of_Lords
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Henry_Fox
gptkb:Robert_Walpole
gptkb:John_Wilkes
gptkb:William_Pitt_the_Elder
gptkbp:birthDate 1711-04-02
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Ireland
gptkb:London
gptkbp:children gptkb:George_Fitzwilliam
gptkb:William_Fitzwilliam
gptkb:Mary_Fitzwilliam
gptkb:Anne_Fitzwilliam
gptkb:John_Fitzwilliam
gptkbp:deathDate 1770-06-14
gptkbp:education gptkb:Trinity_College,_Dublin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2nd Earl of Egmont
gptkbp:ideology gptkb:Whig_Party
gptkbp:influence economic policy
social reform
British_politics
Irish_politics
colonial_administration
gptkbp:is_known_for land reform initiatives
patronage of the arts
supporting education
supporting scientific research
promoting trade
supporting the establishment of colonies
supporting the arts and literature
advocating for public health reforms
promoting agricultural improvements
advocating_for_Irish_rights
contributions_to_the_British_Navy
involvement_in_the_South_Sea_Bubble
supporting_the_American_colonies
involvement_in_the_establishment_of_the_British_Museum
involvement_in_the_establishment_of_the_Royal_Society
gptkbp:nationality British
gptkbp:notableWork The Egmont Papers
gptkbp:occupation politician
landowner
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:1st_Earl_of_Egmont
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Castle_Egmont
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Lady_Mary_Fitzwilliam
gptkbp:successor 3rd Earl of Egmont
gptkbp:title gptkb:Earl_of_Egmont
gptkb:Baron_of_Egmont
gptkb:Viscount_of_Egmont