Charles Rivers Wilson

English civil servant (1831-1916)
Person human Q5082090
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Charles Rivers Wilson

Summary

Charles Rivers Wilson is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1831[3]. He died on February 9, 1916[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Charles Rivers Wilson…
  • Charles Rivers Wilson was born on February 19, 1831[3].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson died on February 9, 1916[4].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's father was Melvil Wilson[8].
  • Among Charles Rivers Wilson's spouses was Beatrice Violet Mary Mostyn[9].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson worked as a politician[5].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson held the position of Finance Minister[11].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson held the position of Finance Minister[12].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson was educated at Balliol College[13].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's education included a stint at Eton College[14].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson is recorded as male[16].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's Commons category is recorded as Charles Rivers Wilson[18].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[19].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's given name is recorded as Charles[20].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's given name is recorded as Rivers[21].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[23].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[24].
  • Charles Rivers Wilson's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Rivers Wilson was born in London[2]. He was born on February 19, 1831[3]. His father was Melvil Wilson[8].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[13], a college of the University of Oxford[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1263[28], headquartered in Oxford[29] and Eton College[14], a public school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1440[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and businessperson[6]. Positions held include Finance Minister[11].

Recognition

Charles Rivers Wilson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

Personal Life

Among Charles Rivers Wilson's spouses was Beatrice Violet Mary Mostyn[9].

Death and Burial

Charles Rivers Wilson died on February 9, 1916[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Rivers Wilson include Rivers[33], a former town[34], in Canada[35].

Why It Matters

Charles Rivers Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Entities named for him include Rivers[33], a former town[34], in Canada[35].

FAQs

Where was Charles Rivers Wilson born?

Charles Rivers Wilson's place of birth was London[2].

Who were Charles Rivers Wilson's parents?

Charles Rivers Wilson's father was Melvil Wilson[8].

Who was Charles Rivers Wilson married to?

Charles Rivers Wilson's spouses include Beatrice Violet Mary Mostyn[9].

What did Charles Rivers Wilson do for work?

Charles Rivers Wilson worked as politician[5] and businessperson[6].

Where did Charles Rivers Wilson go to school?

Charles Rivers Wilson was educated at Balliol College[13] and Eton College[14].

What awards did Charles Rivers Wilson receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Wilson, Charles Rivers. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . 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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