Angas Parsons

politician and judge in South Australia (1872–1945)
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Angas Parsons

Summary

Angas Parsons is a human[1]. His place of birth was North Adelaide[2]. He was born on January 1, 1872[3]. He passed away in South Australia[4]. He died on January 1, 1945[5]. He worked as a politician[6], barrister[7], pamphleteer[8], diplomat[9], and judge[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Angas Parsons was born in North Adelaide[2].
  • Angas Parsons died in South Australia[4].
  • Angas Parsons was born on January 1, 1872[3].
  • Angas Parsons was born on May 23, 1872[12].
  • Angas Parsons died on January 1, 1945[5].
  • Angas Parsons died on November 2, 1945[13].
  • Burial took place at North Road Cemetery[14].
  • Angas Parsons's father was John Langdon Parsons[15].
  • Among Angas Parsons's spouses was Elsie Parsons[16].
  • Angas Parsons held citizenship in Australia[17].
  • Angas Parsons held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • English was Angas Parsons's native language[19].
  • Angas Parsons worked as a politician[6].
  • Angas Parsons worked as a barrister[7].
  • Angas Parsons's professions included pamphleteer[8].
  • Angas Parsons worked as a diplomat[9].
  • Angas Parsons's professions included judge[10].
  • Angas Parsons held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[20].
  • Angas Parsons held the position of Justice of the South Australian Supreme Court[21].
  • Angas Parsons held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[22].
  • Angas Parsons held the position of Attorney-General of South Australia[23].
  • Angas Parsons held the position of Minister of Education[24].
  • Angas Parsons held the position of Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide[25].
  • Angas Parsons's education included a stint at University of Adelaide[26].
  • Angas Parsons's education included a stint at Prince Alfred College[27].

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Origins and Family

Angas Parsons was born in North Adelaide[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1872[3] and May 23, 1872[12]. His father was John Langdon Parsons[15]. English was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at University of Adelaide[26], a public university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1874[30], headquartered in Mitchell Building[31]; Prince Alfred College[27], a private school[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1869[34]; and Roseworthy Agricultural College[35], an agricultural college[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1883[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], barrister[7], pamphleteer[8], diplomat[9], and judge[10]. Positions held include Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[20]; Justice of the South Australian Supreme Court[21], a position[39], in Australia[40]; Attorney-General of South Australia[23], a public office[41], in Australia[42], founded in 1856[43]; Minister of Education[24]; and Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[44], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Knight Bachelor[47], a title of honor[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1300[50]; Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[51], a grade of an order[52], in Japan[53], founded in 1875[54]; and King's Counsel[55], a professional certification[56].

Personal Life

Among Angas Parsons's spouses was Elsie Parsons[16]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Union[57].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1945[5] and November 2, 1945[13]. Angas Parsons passed away in South Australia[4]. The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[58]. Burial took place at North Road Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Angas Parsons ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Angas Parsons born?

Angas Parsons's place of birth was North Adelaide[2].

Where did Angas Parsons die?

Angas Parsons passed away in South Australia[4].

Who were Angas Parsons's parents?

Angas Parsons's father was John Langdon Parsons[15].

Who was Angas Parsons married to?

Angas Parsons's spouses include Elsie Parsons[16].

What did Angas Parsons do for work?

Angas Parsons worked as politician[6], barrister[7], pamphleteer[8], diplomat[9], and judge[10].

Where did Angas Parsons go to school?

Angas Parsons was educated at University of Adelaide[26], Prince Alfred College[27], and Roseworthy Agricultural College[35].

What awards did Angas Parsons receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[44], Knight Bachelor[47], Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[51], and King's Counsel[55].

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  20. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [55] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [58] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . adb.anu.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  31. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . adb.anu.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [13] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Place of burial North Road Cemetery
    Wikitree person id Parsons-7052
    Writing language English
    Given name Herbert, Angas
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