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John Mordaunt, Charles Mordaunt's father, was created Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon and Baron Mordaunt of Reigate in 1659.
Answer: True
The source states that John Mordaunt, Charles Mordaunt's father, was created Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon and Baron Mordaunt of Reigate in 1659.
Charles Mordaunt received his education exclusively at Christ Church, Oxford.
Answer: False
Charles Mordaunt received his education at Tonbridge School and matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford, indicating his education was not exclusive to Oxford.
Who was Charles Mordaunt's father, and what title was he granted?
Answer: John Mordaunt, created Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon
Charles Mordaunt's father was John Mordaunt, who was created Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon and Baron Mordaunt of Reigate in 1659.
Where did Charles Mordaunt pursue his higher education?
Answer: Christ Church, Oxford
Charles Mordaunt pursued his higher education at Christ Church, Oxford, after attending Tonbridge School.
Charles Mordaunt held the titles of 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth.
Answer: True
The source confirms Charles Mordaunt held the titles of 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth.
Charles Mordaunt inherited the title of Viscount Mordaunt from his uncle.
Answer: False
Charles Mordaunt succeeded his father, John Mordaunt, as Viscount Mordaunt in 1675, not from his uncle.
The earldom of Monmouth was created for Charles Mordaunt primarily due to his military achievements in Spain.
Answer: False
The earldom of Monmouth was created for Charles Mordaunt in 1689, largely due to his maternal lineage, not for his military achievements in Spain, which occurred later.
Charles Mordaunt succeeded to the Earldom of Peterborough from his father.
Answer: False
Charles Mordaunt succeeded to the Earldom of Peterborough in 1697 upon the death of his uncle, Henry Mordaunt, the 2nd Earl, not from his father.
Charles Mordaunt was appointed a Knight of the Garter in 1713.
Answer: True
In 1713, Charles Mordaunt was appointed a Knight of the Garter.
Charles Mordaunt held the title of Baron Mordaunt from 1705 until his death.
Answer: True
Charles Mordaunt became Baron Mordaunt in 1705 and retained this title until his death in 1735.
Charles Mordaunt became Earl of Monmouth in 1689 and held it until his death.
Answer: True
Charles Mordaunt was created Earl of Monmouth in 1689 and retained this title until his death in 1735.
Charles Mordaunt became Viscount Mordaunt in 1675 and held it until his death.
Answer: True
Charles Mordaunt succeeded his father as Viscount Mordaunt in 1675 and held this title until his death in 1735.
What were Charles Mordaunt's principal titles?
Answer: 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth
Charles Mordaunt's principal titles included the 3rd Earl of Peterborough and the 1st Earl of Monmouth.
Charles Mordaunt succeeded his father as Viscount Mordaunt in which year?
Answer: 1675
Charles Mordaunt succeeded his father as Viscount Mordaunt on June 5, 1675.
The creation of the earldom of Monmouth for Charles Mordaunt was linked to which aspect of his background?
Answer: His maternal lineage
The creation of the earldom of Monmouth for Charles Mordaunt was linked to his maternal lineage, as it revived a title held by his maternal grandfather.
From whom did Charles Mordaunt inherit the Earldom of Peterborough?
Answer: His uncle, Henry Mordaunt
Charles Mordaunt inherited the Earldom of Peterborough in 1697 from his uncle, Henry Mordaunt, the 2nd Earl.
What honor was bestowed upon Charles Mordaunt in 1713?
Answer: Induction as a Knight of the Garter
In 1713, Charles Mordaunt was appointed a Knight of the Garter.
Charles Mordaunt became the Earl of Peterborough in which year?
Answer: 1697
Charles Mordaunt became the Earl of Peterborough in 1697.
What was the significance of the 'monmouth creation' of the earldom for Charles Mordaunt?
Answer: It returned the earldom to a descendant of an earlier holder (his maternal grandfather).
The 'monmouth creation' of the earldom was significant as it returned the title to a descendant of an earlier holder, specifically his maternal grandfather, Robert Carey, 1st Earl of Monmouth.
Charles Mordaunt was created Earl of Monmouth in which year?
Answer: 1689
Charles Mordaunt was created Earl of Monmouth in 1689.
Charles Mordaunt became Baron Mordaunt in which year?
Answer: 1705
Charles Mordaunt became Baron Mordaunt in 1705.
Which title did Charles Mordaunt hold from 1675 until his death?
Answer: Viscount Mordaunt
Charles Mordaunt held the title of Viscount Mordaunt from 1675 until his death in 1735.
Which of the following titles did Charles Mordaunt hold until his death in 1735?
Answer: All of the above titles mentioned (Earl of Peterborough, Earl of Monmouth, Viscount Mordaunt, Baron Mordaunt)
Charles Mordaunt held the titles of Earl of Peterborough, Earl of Monmouth, Viscount Mordaunt, and Baron Mordaunt until his death in 1735.
Charles Mordaunt remained a staunch Whig throughout his entire political career.
Answer: False
Charles Mordaunt initially aligned with the Whigs but later shifted his allegiance to the Tories, particularly after approximately 1708.
Mordaunt's early opposition to James, Duke of York, caused him to flee England in 1686.
Answer: True
Charles Mordaunt's strong opposition to James, Duke of York, led him to seek refuge in Holland in 1686, following James's succession to the throne.
While in Holland, Charles Mordaunt proposed an invasion of England to William of Orange.
Answer: True
During his exile in Holland in 1686, Charles Mordaunt proposed to William of Orange that he should undertake an invasion of England.
Charles Mordaunt was appointed First Lord of the Treasury shortly after William of Orange ascended the throne.
Answer: True
Following William of Orange's accession, Charles Mordaunt was appointed First Lord of the Treasury on April 8, 1689.
Charles Mordaunt was removed from the Treasury within a year of his appointment.
Answer: True
Charles Mordaunt's tenure as First Lord of the Treasury lasted from April 1689 until approximately 1690, meaning he was removed within a year of his appointment.
Charles Mordaunt was imprisoned in the Tower of London in January 1697 due to accusations of treason.
Answer: True
In January 1697, Charles Mordaunt was imprisoned in the Tower of London, facing accusations related to Sir John Fenwick's conspiracy and using undutiful language towards the king, which constituted charges of treason.
Debates in the House of Lords concerning Peterborough's service in Spain resulted in a majority vote against him.
Answer: False
The debates in the House of Lords concerning Peterborough's service in Spain concluded with a majority vote in his favor, passing resolutions of thanks.
After returning to England, Peterborough undertook a diplomatic mission to France.
Answer: False
After returning to England, Peterborough undertook a diplomatic mission to Vienna, not France.
Lord Peterborough's political influence increased significantly after the accession of George I.
Answer: False
Following the accession of George I, Lord Peterborough's political influence waned considerably, rather than increasing.
Charles Mordaunt's influence in the senate was strong due to his consistency.
Answer: False
Charles Mordaunt's influence in the senate was hampered by his inconsistency, despite his eloquence and vigor in the field.
Charles Mordaunt faced censure from the House of Commons in 1702 for attempting to influence a parliamentary nomination.
Answer: True
In February 1702, Charles Mordaunt was censured by the House of Commons for attempting to influence the nomination for the borough of Malmesbury.
Charles Mordaunt was appointed First Lord of the Treasury in 1689 and held the position until 1697.
Answer: False
Charles Mordaunt was appointed First Lord of the Treasury in April 1689 but held the position only until approximately 1690, not until 1697.
Charles Mordaunt held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire for over two decades.
Answer: True
Charles Mordaunt served as the Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire from 1689 to 1715, a period exceeding two decades.
Which political party did Charles Mordaunt primarily align with before 1708?
Answer: Whigs
Before approximately 1708, Charles Mordaunt was primarily associated with the Whig party.
Why did Charles Mordaunt flee to Holland in 1686?
Answer: Due to his opposition to James, Duke of York, upon James's succession.
Charles Mordaunt fled to Holland in 1686 because of his strong opposition to James, Duke of York, who had just succeeded to the throne.
What significant proposal did Mordaunt make to William of Orange while in Holland?
Answer: That William should invade England.
While in Holland, Charles Mordaunt proposed to William of Orange that he should invade England.
Which high-ranking government position was Charles Mordaunt appointed to in April 1689?
Answer: First Lord of the Treasury
Charles Mordaunt was appointed First Lord of the Treasury on April 8, 1689.
What action by Charles Mordaunt in December 1693 led to a disagreement with the court?
Answer: Reintroducing a bill for triennial parliaments.
In December 1693, Charles Mordaunt reintroduced a bill for triennial parliaments, which led to a disagreement with the court.
Charles Mordaunt was imprisoned in the Tower of London in January 1697 because he was accused of:
Answer: Conspiring with Sir John Fenwick and using undutiful language.
In January 1697, Charles Mordaunt was imprisoned in the Tower of London due to accusations of conspiracy with Sir John Fenwick and using undutiful language towards the king.
What was the outcome of the debates in the House of Lords regarding Peterborough's services in Spain?
Answer: The majority declared in his favor, passing votes of thanks.
The debates in the House of Lords concerning Peterborough's services in Spain resulted in a majority vote in his favor, with resolutions of thanks being passed.
Where did Peterborough undertake a diplomatic mission after returning to England?
Answer: Vienna
After returning to England, Peterborough undertook a diplomatic mission to Vienna.
How did the accession of George I affect Lord Peterborough's influence?
Answer: His political influence waned considerably.
The accession of George I led to a considerable waning of Lord Peterborough's political influence.
What hampered Charles Mordaunt's influence in the senate, according to the text?
Answer: His inconsistency
According to the text, Charles Mordaunt's inconsistency hampered his influence in the senate.
Charles Mordaunt was Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire for approximately how long?
Answer: Approximately 26 years
Charles Mordaunt served as the Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire for approximately 26 years, from 1689 to 1715.
What title did Charles Mordaunt hold from 1730 until his death in 1735?
Answer: Senior Privy Counsellor
From 1730 until his death in 1735, Charles Mordaunt held the title of Senior Privy Counsellor.
What role did Charles Mordaunt play during the Glorious Revolution?
Answer: He proposed an invasion to William of Orange and accompanied him.
During the Glorious Revolution, Charles Mordaunt proposed an invasion to William of Orange and accompanied him to England.
What was the nature of the disagreement between Charles Mordaunt and the court in January 1697?
Answer: Accusations of conspiracy and using disrespectful language towards the king.
In January 1697, the disagreement involved accusations of conspiracy with Sir John Fenwick and using disrespectful language towards King William III.
What was the primary reason for the censure Charles Mordaunt faced from the House of Commons in February 1702?
Answer: His attempt to influence the election for the borough of Malmesbury.
In February 1702, Charles Mordaunt faced censure from the House of Commons for attempting to influence the election for the borough of Malmesbury.
Charles Mordaunt's first military distinction involved participating in the destruction of a fleet near Tripoli at a young age.
Answer: True
At approximately sixteen years of age, Charles Mordaunt participated in the destruction of the dey's fleet under the guns of Tripoli, marking his first distinction in arms.
Charles Mordaunt was appointed to command an expedition to Spain to prevent him from opposing the ministry.
Answer: True
The appointment of Charles Mordaunt to command the expedition to Spain in 1705 was partly motivated by a desire to keep his 'restless spirit' occupied and prevent him from opposing the ministry.
During the War of the Spanish Succession, Charles Mordaunt commanded only the naval forces in Spain.
Answer: False
During the War of the Spanish Succession, Charles Mordaunt commanded both the land forces in Spain and was a joint commander of the fleet.
Barcelona fell to Charles Mordaunt's forces in August 1705.
Answer: False
Barcelona fell to Charles Mordaunt's forces in October 1705, not August.
The Encyclopedia Britannica 1911 suggested Peterborough might have been unsympathetic to placing an Austrian prince on the Spanish throne.
Answer: True
The Encyclopedia Britannica 1911 suggested that Peterborough's actions in Spain might stem from a potential lack of sympathy for the cause of placing an Austrian prince on the Spanish throne.
Charles Mordaunt served as Colonel of Lord Peterborough's Regiment of Dragoons from 1706 to 1707.
Answer: True
Charles Mordaunt held the position of Colonel of Lord Peterborough's Regiment of Dragoons during the period of 1706 to 1707.
G. A. Henty wrote a historical novel about Peterborough's campaigns in Spain.
Answer: True
G. A. Henty authored the historical novel 'The Bravest of the Brave, or, With Peterborough in Spain,' which chronicles Mordaunt's campaigns.
At what age did Charles Mordaunt earn his first distinction in arms?
Answer: Approximately 16 years old
Charles Mordaunt earned his first distinction in arms at approximately sixteen years of age, participating in the destruction of the dey's fleet near Tripoli.
What was the primary reason Charles Mordaunt was appointed to command an expedition to Spain in 1705?
Answer: To prevent his opposition to the ministry due to his 'restless spirit'.
Charles Mordaunt was appointed to command the expedition to Spain in 1705 partly to prevent his 'restless spirit' from causing opposition to the ministry.
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica 1911, what might explain Peterborough's actions in Spain?
Answer: His potential lack of sympathy for the Austrian cause.
The Encyclopedia Britannica 1911 suggested that Peterborough's actions in Spain might be explained by a potential lack of sympathy for the cause of placing an Austrian prince on the Spanish throne.
Charles Mordaunt served as Colonel of the Royal Horse Guards during which period?
Answer: 1712-1715
Charles Mordaunt served as Colonel of the Royal Horse Guards from 1712 to 1715.
Which book by G. A. Henty is mentioned in relation to Peterborough's role in the Spanish War?
Answer: The Bravest of the Brave, or, With Peterborough in Spain
G. A. Henty's historical novel 'The Bravest of the Brave, or, With Peterborough in Spain' is mentioned in relation to Peterborough's role in the Spanish War.
Charles Mordaunt was married twice, first to Carey Fraser and later to Anastasia Robinson.
Answer: True
The records indicate that Charles Mordaunt was married twice: first to Carey Fraser, and subsequently to Anastasia Robinson.
Charles Mordaunt had no children.
Answer: False
Charles Mordaunt had three children with his first wife, Carey Fraser: Lady Henrietta Mordaunt, John Mordaunt (Viscount Mordaunt), and Captain Hon. Henry Mordaunt.
Anastasia Robinson, Charles Mordaunt's second wife, was a renowned opera singer.
Answer: True
Anastasia Robinson, Charles Mordaunt's second wife, was indeed a famous dramatic singer.
Charles Mordaunt's marriage to Anastasia Robinson was immediately recognized and celebrated.
Answer: False
The marriage to Anastasia Robinson was initially unrecognized and celebrated only later; she was regarded as his mistress for some time.
Who was Charles Mordaunt's first wife?
Answer: Carey Fraser
Charles Mordaunt's first wife was Carey Fraser, whom he married in 1678.
Which of the following was NOT a child of Charles Mordaunt with his first wife?
Answer: Charles Mordaunt Jr.
Charles Mordaunt had three children with his first wife, Carey Fraser: Lady Henrietta Mordaunt, John Mordaunt (Viscount Mordaunt), and Captain Hon. Henry Mordaunt. Charles Mordaunt Jr. is not listed among them.
What profession was Anastasia Robinson known for before marrying Charles Mordaunt?
Answer: Dramatic singer
Before marrying Charles Mordaunt, Anastasia Robinson was known as a famous dramatic singer.
Which of the following is mentioned as a discrepancy regarding Charles Mordaunt's second marriage?
Answer: There are conflicting accounts regarding the marriage date and its initial recognition.
Conflicting accounts exist regarding the date of Charles Mordaunt's marriage to Anastasia Robinson and its initial recognition by his family.
What is noted about the portrait of Anastasia Robinson, Countess of Peterborough?
Answer: It is located in the National Gallery and was painted by John Faber Jr. in 1727.
A portrait of Anastasia Robinson, painted by John Faber Jr. in 1727, is noted as being in the National Gallery.
When did Charles Mordaunt marry Anastasia Robinson?
Answer: Around 1722
Charles Mordaunt married Anastasia Robinson around 1722.
Charles Mordaunt died in 1735 at the age of 76 in London, England.
Answer: False
Charles Mordaunt died in 1735, but he was in Lisbon, Portugal, not London, England. His age was approximately 77.
Charles Mordaunt's remains were buried in Lisbon, Portugal.
Answer: False
Charles Mordaunt's remains were brought back to England and buried in Turvey, Bedfordshire, not Lisbon, Portugal.
Charles Mordaunt was described as tall and robust, with moderate activity.
Answer: False
Charles Mordaunt was described as short and spare in body, though possessing boundless activity.
Jonathan Swift wrote poems praising Peterborough's consistent political strategy.
Answer: False
Jonathan Swift's lines about 'Mordanto' primarily described the speed of Peterborough's travels, not his consistent political strategy, which was noted for its inconsistency.
In which city and country did Charles Mordaunt die?
Answer: Lisbon, Portugal
Charles Mordaunt died in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 25, 1735.
In which location were Charles Mordaunt's remains eventually buried?
Answer: Turvey in Bedfordshire
Charles Mordaunt's remains were buried at Turvey in Bedfordshire.
How is Charles Mordaunt's physical stature described in the text?
Answer: Short and spare
Charles Mordaunt is described as being short in stature and spare in habit of body.
What did Jonathan Swift's lines about 'Mordanto' primarily describe?
Answer: The speed of Peterborough's travels between capitals.
Jonathan Swift's lines about 'Mordanto' primarily described the remarkable speed of Peterborough's travels between various capitals.