Charles Bowen

New Zealand politician
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Charles Bowen

Summary

Charles Bowen is a human[1]. He was born in County Mayo[2]. He was born on August 29, 1830[3]. He died in Riccarton[4]. He died on December 12, 1917[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles Bowen was born in County Mayo[2].
  • Charles Bowen passed away in Riccarton[4].
  • Charles Bowen was born on August 29, 1830[3].
  • Charles Bowen died on December 12, 1917[5].
  • Charles Bowen's father was Charles Bowen[8].
  • Charles Bowen's mother was Georgiana Lambert[9].
  • Charles Bowen was married to Georgina Elizabeth Markham[10].
  • A child of Charles Bowen was Katherine Georgina Bowen[11].
  • A child of Charles Bowen was Gerald Markham Bowen[12].
  • A child of Charles Bowen was George Henry Croasdaile Bowen[13].
  • Charles Bowen held citizenship in New Zealand[14].
  • Charles Bowen's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Bowen held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15].
  • Charles Bowen held the position of Minister of Justice[16].
  • Charles Bowen received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Charles Bowen received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Charles Bowen is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles Bowen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles Bowen's Commons category is recorded as Charles Christopher Bowen[21].
  • Charles Bowen's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[22].
  • Charles Bowen's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Charles Bowen's family name is recorded as Bowen[24].
  • Charles Bowen's given name is recorded as Charles[25].
  • Charles Bowen's given name is recorded as Christopher[26].
  • Charles Bowen's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in County Mayo[2], Charles Bowen… he was born on August 29, 1830[3]. His father was he[8]. His mother was Georgiana Lambert[9].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Bowen's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15], a position[28], in New Zealand[29] and Minister of Justice[16], a position[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1870[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34] and Knight Bachelor[18], a title of honor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1300[37].

Personal Life

Charles Bowen was married to Georgina Elizabeth Markham[10]. Children include Katherine Georgina Bowen[11]; Gerald Markham Bowen[12]; and George Henry Croasdaile Bowen[13], 1868–1955[38].

Death and Burial

Charles Bowen died on December 12, 1917[5]. He died in Riccarton[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Bowen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Charles Bowen born?

Charles Bowen's place of birth was County Mayo[2].

Where did Charles Bowen die?

Charles Bowen passed away in Riccarton[4].

Who were Charles Bowen's parents?

Charles Bowen's father was Charles Bowen[8]. Charles Bowen's mother was Georgiana Lambert[9].

Who was Charles Bowen married to?

Charles Bowen's spouses include Georgina Elizabeth Markham[10].

What did Charles Bowen do for work?

Charles Bowen worked as politician[6].

What awards did Charles Bowen receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17] and Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 23d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Charles, Christopher
    Honorific prefix The Honourable, Sir
    Mother Georgiana Lambert
    Country of citizenship New Zealand
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