John Finch, 6th Earl of Winchilsea facts for kids
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| Earl of Winchilsea | |
| Tenure | 1726–1729 |
| Predecessor | Heneage Finch |
| Successor | Daniel Finch |
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| Born | John Finch 24 February 1682 Eastwell, Kent, England |
| Died | 9 September 1729 (aged 47) |
| Buried | Westminster Abbey, London, England |
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John Finch was an English nobleman who lived in the late 1600s and early 1700s. He became the 6th Earl of Winchilsea. An Earl is a high-ranking title in the British nobility.
Who Was John Finch?
John Finch was born on February 24, 1683. His birthplace was Eastwell, a place in Kent, England.
His father was Heneage Finch, 3rd Earl of Winchilsea. His mother was Elizabeth Ayres.
John was christened, which is a type of baptism, on March 6, 1683. This happened in Eastwell, Kent.
Becoming an Earl
John Finch had an older half-brother named Heneage Finch, 5th Earl of Winchilsea. His brother was also an Earl.
When his older brother passed away in 1726, John Finch became the 6th Earl of Winchilsea. He took on this important family title.
His Later Life
John Finch passed away on September 9, 1729. He was buried in Westminster Abbey in London, England. Westminster Abbey is a very famous church where many important people are buried.
