Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax

British noble (1839-1934)
Person human Q2959666
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Summary

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was born on June 7, 1839[1], in London[2]. He died on January 19, 1934[3], in Hickleton Hall[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax[7]
  • Mother: Lady Mary Grey[8]
  • Spouse: Agnes Courtenay[9]
  • Child: Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax[10], Charles Wood[11], Alexandra Wood[12], Francis Wood[13], Mary Wood[14], Henry Wood[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
  • Position held: member of the House of Lords[17]
  • Educated at: Christ Church[18], Eton College[19]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Noble title: viscount[22]
  • Commons category: Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax[23]
  • Family name: Wood[24]
  • Given name: Charles[25], Lindley[26]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[27], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]

Why It Matters

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax born?

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was born in London[2].

Where did Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax die?

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax passed away in Hickleton Hall[4].

Who were Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's parents?

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's father was Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax[7]. Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's mother was Lady Mary Grey[8].

Who was Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax married to?

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's spouses include Agnes Courtenay[9].

What did Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax do for work?

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax worked as a politician[5].

Where did Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax go to school?

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was educated at Christ Church[18] and Eton College[19].

What awards did Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16h ago · DifoolBot bot · 2026-10-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'it', 'sv']
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  3. 21w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 → 9056
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ P14397: 9056, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/290076485|Charles Lindley Wood,, 2d Viscount Halifax 1839–1934 (#290076485)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-ma"
  4. 24w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother → Lady Mary Grey
    Aliases → —
    Noble title → viscount
    Award received → Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
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