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James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos

James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos was a composer, politician and patron of the arts (1673–1744). He was born at Herefordshire and died at Middlesex.

Also recorded as Duke of Chandos James Brydges; James, 1st Duke of Chandos Brydges; James Brydges, Duke of Chandos.

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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Duke of Chandos James Brydges, James, 1st Duke of Chandos Brydges and James Brydges, Duke of Chandos. His recorded language was English.

He was the child of James Brydges, 8th Baron Chandos and Elizabeth Barnard. He married Mary Lake, Cassandra Willoughby, Duchess of Chandos and Lydia Catherine van Hatten. 2 children are recorded: John Brydges, Marquess of Carnarvon and Henry Brydges, 2nd Duke of Chandos.

Career and activity

James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos worked in politics and art patronage.

Recorded positions include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain and Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament. He belonged to Royal Society.

Identity

James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos is recorded as composer, politician and patron of the arts. James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos is recorded as having received Fellow of the Royal Society.

Authority records

The identifiers under which James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos may be traced in institutional catalogues.

James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q333238.

In detail

James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos studied at Westminster School and New College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is politics and art patronage.

Positions recorded include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England and member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.

Chronology

  1. 1673James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos born at Herefordshire.
  2. 1673James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos was born in 1673 at Herefordshire.
  3. 1744James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos died at Middlesex.
  4. 1744James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos died in 1744 at Middlesex.

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  1. 1.

    “James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q333238: James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos

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