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William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle

1808 – 1889

English clergyman and peer

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Lived 1808 – 1889 (aged 81). William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle was a British pastor, politician and aristocrat.

Rev. William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle (23 February 1808 – 29 March 1889) was an English peer and Anglican clergyman from the Howard family.

Howard was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford.

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Important facts

Born

23 February 1808, London

Birth century

19th century

Died

29 March 1889, Londesborough

Occupation

Pastor, politician, aristocrat

Nationality

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Education

Eton College, Christ Church, Christ Church, Oxford

Positions held

Member of the House of Lords

Also known as

William Howard, Reverend William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle, William Carlisle, Rev. William George Howard

Family & relationships

Parent

George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle

Parent

Georgiana Howard, Countess of Carlisle

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle?

English clergyman and peer

When was William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle born?

William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle was born on 23 February 1808 in London.

When did William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle die?

William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle died on 29 March 1889 in Londesborough.

What was William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle's occupation?

William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle was a pastor, politician and aristocrat.

What nationality was William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle?

William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle

· Wikidata: Q4020023

· DBpedia: William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle

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