William King-Noel

Birthday February 21, 1805

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Dec 29, 1893 (88)

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About

English nobleman and scientist who is best known for styling the Honourable William King until 1833, and Lord King from 1833 to 1838.

Before Fame

He received his education from Eton College and Trinity College. 

Trivia

He was created Viscount Ockham and Earl of Lovelace in 1838 through his wife Ada. In 1840, he was appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, a post he held until his death.

Family Life

In 1865, he married Jane Jenkins. He was married to Ada Lovelace from 1835 to 1852. He had four children: Byron King-Noel; Viscount Ockham; Ralph King-Milbanke, 2nd Earl of Lovelace; Lionel King, 3rd Earl of Lovelace and Anne Blunt, 15th Baroness Wentworth.

Associated With

He and Jeanne Calment share a birthday.