8th Earl of Abingdon

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Noble title
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:House_of_Lords
gptkbp:birthDate 1744
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:England
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Mary’s_Church,_Abingdon
gptkbp:children gptkb:George_Abingdon,_9th_Earl_of_Abingdon
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1780
gptkbp:deathDate 1810
gptkbp:education gptkb:Oxford_University
gptkbp:heldIn gptkb:Lord_Lieutenant_of_Oxfordshire
Custos Rotulorum of Oxfordshire
gptkbp:honorificPrefix The Right Honourable
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 8th Earl of Abingdon
gptkbp:influence gptkb:British_aristocracy
gptkbp:is_known_for Philanthropy
Public speaking
Community service
Advocacy for women's rights
Cultural contributions
Advocacy for civil rights
Support of the arts
Political advocacy
Leadership in local government
Social reforms
Advocacy for the poor
Charitable works
Support of education
Promotion of social justice
Promotion of local history
Support of local charities
Encouragement of civic engagement
Promotion of agriculture
Promotion of environmental conservation
Support of local businesses
Support of scientific research
Promotion of public health
Support of the church
Support of cultural heritage
gptkbp:nobleHouse gptkb:House_of_Abingdon
gptkbp:notableWork Political reforms
gptkbp:occupation Politician
gptkbp:party gptkb:Whig_Party
gptkbp:peerage Abingdon
gptkbp:predecessor 7th Earl of Abingdon
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Abingdon_Town
gptkb:Abingdon_Abbey
gptkb:Abingdon-on-Thames
gptkb:Abingdon_School
gptkbp:residence Abingdon_House
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Lady_Elizabeth_FitzGerald
gptkbp:successor 9th Earl of Abingdon
gptkbp:title gptkb:Earl_of_Abingdon