Alexander Beresford Hope

British politician and author (1820-1887)
Person human Q1739864
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Alexander Beresford Hope

Summary

Alexander Beresford Hope is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 25, 1820[3]. He died in Cranbrook[4]. He died on October 20, 1887[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Beresford Hope was born in London[2].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope passed away in Cranbrook[4].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope was born on January 25, 1820[3].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope died on October 20, 1887[5].
  • Burial took place at Kilndown[9].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope's father was Thomas Hope[10].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope's mother was Louisa Beresford[11].
  • Among Alexander Beresford Hope's spouses was Lady Mildred Gascoyne-Cecil[12].
  • A child of Alexander Beresford Hope was Bridget Beresford-Hope[13].
  • A child of Alexander Beresford Hope was Mary Frances Beresford-Hope[14].
  • A child of Alexander Beresford Hope was Louisa Mary Beresford-Hope[15].
  • A child of Alexander Beresford Hope was Philip Beresford-Hope[16].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope worked as a politician[6].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope worked as a writer[7].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope held the position of member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope's education included a stint at Harrow School[24].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope was educated at Trinity College[25].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Alexander Beresford Hope was a member of Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Beresford Hope was born in London[2]. He was born on January 25, 1820[3]. His father was Thomas Hope[10]. His mother was Louisa Beresford[11].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[24], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and Trinity College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1886[33]; member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1885[36]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1880[39]; member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1874[42]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1868[45]; and member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1865[48].

Recognition

Alexander Beresford Hope received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Beresford Hope's spouses was Lady Mildred Gascoyne-Cecil[12]. Children include Bridget Beresford-Hope[13], 1853–1896[49]; Mary Frances Beresford-Hope[14], 1854–1944[50]; Louisa Mary Beresford-Hope[15], 1843–1923[51]; and Philip Beresford-Hope[16], 1851–1916[52]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[53].

Death and Burial

Alexander Beresford Hope died on October 20, 1887[5]. He passed away in Cranbrook[4]. Burial took place at Kilndown[9].

Why It Matters

Alexander Beresford Hope ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Beresford Hope born?

Alexander Beresford Hope's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Alexander Beresford Hope die?

Alexander Beresford Hope passed away in Cranbrook[4].

Who were Alexander Beresford Hope's parents?

Alexander Beresford Hope's father was Thomas Hope[10]. Alexander Beresford Hope's mother was Louisa Beresford[11].

Who was Alexander Beresford Hope married to?

Alexander Beresford Hope's spouses include Lady Mildred Gascoyne-Cecil[12].

What did Alexander Beresford Hope do for work?

Alexander Beresford Hope worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

Where did Alexander Beresford Hope go to school?

Alexander Beresford Hope was educated at Harrow School[24] and Trinity College[25].

What awards did Alexander Beresford Hope receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26].

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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth London
    Educated at Harrow School, Trinity College
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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
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