Charles Watson-Wentworth, 3rd Marquess of Rockingham

GPTKB entity

Statements (71)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Baronet
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:House_of_Lords
gptkbp:birth_date 1730-05-13
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:St._Mary’s_Church,_Rockingham
gptkbp:children gptkb:Charles_Watson-Wentworth,_4th_Marquess_of_Rockingham
gptkbp:death_date 1782-07-01
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Charles_Watson-Wentworth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Charles Watson-Wentworth, 3rd Marquess of Rockingham
gptkbp:image Charles Watson-Wentworth, 3rd Marquess of Rockingham.jpg
gptkbp:known_for Advocacy for Human Rights
Advocacy for Workers' Rights
Political Reforms
Political Alliances
Support for the Arts
Opposition to the Stamp Act
Leadership during the American Revolutionary War
Promotion of Education
Support for the American Revolution
Advocacy for Environmental Protection
Support for Infrastructure Development
Promotion of Civic Engagement
Support for Charitable Organizations
Support for Public Health
Advocacy for Social Reforms
Role in the House of Lords
Support for Civil Liberties
Whig Politics
Support for Free Trade
Influence on Foreign Policy
Promotion of National Identity
Support for the Industrial Revolution
Advocacy for Parliamentary Reform
Support for Cultural Heritage
Influence on Economic Policies
Support for Peace Initiatives
Support for National Unity
Promotion of Social Justice
Promotion of Trade
Influence on the Whig Party
Advocacy for Philanthropy
Influence on British Politics
Opposition to Lord North
Promotion of International Relations
Promotion of Scientific Research
Support for Agricultural Reforms
Support for Democracy
Support for Equality.
Support for Religious Tolerance
Support for Urban Development
Support for Volunteerism
Support for the Colonies
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Repeal_of_the_Stamp_Act
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
Support for American Colonies
gptkbp:office gptkb:Prime_Minister
gptkbp:political_career Member of Parliament for Yorkshire
Member of Parliament for Malton
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Whig_Party
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Charles_Watson-Wentworth,_2nd_Marquess_of_Rockingham
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Rockingham_Castle
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Fitzwilliam
gptkbp:successor gptkb:William_Fitzwilliam,_4th_Earl_Fitzwilliam
gptkbp:term_end 1782-07-01
1766-07-30
gptkbp:term_start 1765-07-30
1782-03-02
gptkbp:title gptkb:3rd_Marquess_of_Rockingham
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Charles_Watson-Wentworth
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5