Edward Baines

British politician (1774-1848)
Person human Q324276
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Edward Baines

Summary

Edward Baines is a human[1]. Born in Walton-le-Dale[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1774[3]. He passed away in Leeds[4]. He died on August 3, 1848[5]. He worked as an author[6], politician[7], historian[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward Baines's place of birth was Walton-le-Dale[2].
  • Edward Baines passed away in Leeds[4].
  • Edward Baines was born on January 1, 1774[3].
  • Edward Baines was born on February 5, 1774[11].
  • Edward Baines died on August 3, 1848[5].
  • Edward Baines is buried at St George's Fields[12].
  • A child of Edward Baines was Thomas Baines[13].
  • A child of Edward Baines was Matthew Talbot Baines[14].
  • A child of Edward Baines was Edward Baines[15].
  • A child of Edward Baines was Caroline Baines[16].
  • Edward Baines held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Edward Baines held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Edward Baines's professions included author[6].
  • Edward Baines worked as a politician[7].
  • Edward Baines worked as a historian[8].
  • Edward Baines worked as a journalist[9].
  • Edward Baines held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Edward Baines held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Edward Baines held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Edward Baines was educated at Hawkshead Grammar School[22].
  • Edward Baines is recorded as male[23].
  • Edward Baines's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Edward Baines's Commons category is recorded as Edward Baines (1774–1848)[25].
  • Edward Baines's family name is recorded as Baines[26].
  • Edward Baines's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Walton-le-Dale[2], Edward Baines… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1774[3] and February 5, 1774[11].

Education

Edward Baines's education included a stint at Hawkshead Grammar School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], politician[7], historian[8], and journalist[9]. Positions held include member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1837[30]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1835[33]; and member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1832[36].

Personal Life

Children include Thomas Baines[13], a journalist[37], 1806–1881[38], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39]; Matthew Talbot Baines[14], a politician[40], 1799–1860[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; Edward Baines[15], a politician[43], 1800–1890[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45]; and Caroline Baines[16].

Death and Burial

Edward Baines died on August 3, 1848[5]. He passed away in Leeds[4]. Burial took place at St George's Fields[12].

Why It Matters

Edward Baines ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Edward Baines born?

Edward Baines's place of birth was Walton-le-Dale[2].

Where did Edward Baines die?

Edward Baines passed away in Leeds[4].

What did Edward Baines do for work?

Edward Baines worked as author[6], politician[7], historian[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Edward Baines go to school?

Edward Baines was educated at Hawkshead Grammar School[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . explore.library.leeds.ac.uk. Retrieved . explore.library.leeds.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation author, politician, historian +1
    Child Thomas Baines, Matthew Talbot Baines, Edward Baines +1
    Family name Baines
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