Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax

Summary

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax is a human^[1]. He was born in Pontefract^[2]. He was born on December 20, 1800^[3]. He passed away in Doncaster^[4]. He died on August 8, 1885^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was born in Pontefract^[2].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax died in Doncaster^[4].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was born on December 20, 1800^[3].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax died on August 8, 1885^[5].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax's father was Sir Francis Wood, 2nd Baronet^[8].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax's mother was Anne Buck^[9].
• Among Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax's spouses was Lady Mary Grey^[10].
• A child of Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax^[11].
• A child of Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was Blanche Edith Wood^[12].
• A child of Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was Alice Louisa Wood^[13].
• A child of Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was Emily Charlotte Wood^[14].
• A child of Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was Francis Lindley Wood^[15].
• A child of Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was Henry John Lindley Wood^[16].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[17].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[18].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax's professions included politician^[6].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer^[19].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[20].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[21].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[22].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[23].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[24].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax's education included a stint at Oriel College^[25].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was educated at Eton College^[26].
• Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was born in Pontefract^[2]. He was born on December 20, 1800^[3]. His father was Sir Francis Wood, 2nd Baronet^[8]. His mother was Anne Buck^[9].

Education

Educated at Oriel College^[25] and Eton College^[26].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax's professions included politician^[6]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Exchequer^[19], a public office^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1316^[30]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[20], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[21], a position^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1865^[35]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[22], a position^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1859^[38]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[23], a position^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1857^[41]; and member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[24], a position^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1852^[44].

Personal Life

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was married to Lady Mary Grey^[10]. Children include Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax^[11], Blanche Edith Wood^[12], Alice Louisa Wood^[13], Emily Charlotte Wood^[14], Francis Lindley Wood^[15], and Henry John Lindley Wood^[16]. Political affiliations include Whigs^[45] and Liberal Party^[46].

Death and Burial

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax died on August 8, 1885^[5]. He passed away in Doncaster^[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

FAQs

Where was Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax born?

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was born in Pontefract^[2].

Where did Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax die?

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax died in Doncaster^[4].

Who were Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax's parents?

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax's father was Sir Francis Wood, 2nd Baronet^[8]. Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax's mother was Anne Buck^[9].

Who was Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax married to?

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax's spouses include Lady Mary Grey^[10].

What did Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax do for work?

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax worked as politician^[6].

Where did Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax go to school?

Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax was educated at Oriel College^[25] and Eton College^[26].