Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax

British noble (1839-1934)
Person human Q2959666
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Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax

Summary

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on June 7, 1839[3]. He died in Hickleton Hall[4]. He died on January 19, 1934[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's place of birth was London[2].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax died in Hickleton Hall[4].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was born on June 7, 1839[3].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax died on January 19, 1934[5].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's father was Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax[8].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's mother was Lady Mary Grey[9].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was married to Agnes Courtenay[10].
  • A child of Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax[11].
  • A child of Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was Charles Wood[12].
  • A child of Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was Alexandra Wood[13].
  • A child of Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was Francis Wood[14].
  • A child of Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was Mary Wood[15].
  • A child of Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was Henry Wood[16].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's education included a stint at Christ Church[19].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was educated at Eton College[20].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax is recorded as male[22].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's noble title is recorded as viscount[24].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's Commons category is recorded as Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax[25].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's family name is recorded as Wood[26].
  • Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was born in London[2]. He was born on June 7, 1839[3]. His father was Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax[8]. His mother was Lady Mary Grey[9].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[20], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].

Recognition

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21].

Personal Life

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was married to Agnes Courtenay[10]. Children include Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax[11], a politician[35], 1881–1959[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[38]; Charles Wood[12], 1870–1899[39]; Alexandra Wood[13], 1871–1965[40]; Francis Wood[14], 1873–1889[41]; Mary Wood[15], 1877–1962[42]; and Henry Wood[16], 1879–1886[43].

Death and Burial

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax died on January 19, 1934[5]. He died in Hickleton Hall[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

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[8]. Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's mother was Lady Mary Grey[9].

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

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax's spouses include Agnes Courtenay[10].

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

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax worked as politician[6].

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

Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax was educated at Christ Church[19] and Eton College[20].

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

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21].

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  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 9056
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  2. 8w 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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