Edward Basil Farnham

politician (1799-1879)
Person human Q26265472
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Edward Basil Farnham

Summary

Edward Basil Farnham is a human[1]. He was born on +1799-04-19T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1879-05-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Edward Basil Farnham was born on +1799-04-19T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Edward Basil Farnham died on +1879-05-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Basil Farnham's father was Edward Farnham[5].
  • Edward Basil Farnham's mother was Harriet Rhudde[6].
  • Among Edward Basil Farnham's spouses was Gertrude Emily Cradock-Hartopp[7].
  • A child of Edward Basil Farnham was William Edward John Basil Farnham[8].
  • A child of Edward Basil Farnham was George Francis Farnham[9].
  • A child of Edward Basil Farnham was Charles John Farnham[10].
  • Edward Basil Farnham held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Edward Basil Farnham held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Edward Basil Farnham worked as a politician[4].
  • Edward Basil Farnham held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Edward Basil Farnham held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Edward Basil Farnham held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Edward Basil Farnham held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Edward Basil Farnham held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Edward Basil Farnham held the position of High Sheriff of Leicestershire[18].
  • Edward Basil Farnham's education included a stint at Eton College[19].
  • Edward Basil Farnham was educated at St John's College[20].
  • Edward Basil Farnham is recorded as male[21].
  • Edward Basil Farnham's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Edward Basil Farnham was affiliated with the Conservative Party[23].
  • Edward Basil Farnham's residence is recorded as Quorn House[24].
  • Edward Basil Farnham's family name is recorded as Farnham[25].
  • Edward Basil Farnham's given name is recorded as Edward[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Basil Farnham was born on +1799-04-19T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Edward Farnham[5]. His mother was Harriet Rhudde[6].

Education

Educated at Eton College[19], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29] and St John's College[20], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1511[32].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Basil Farnham worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1857[35]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1852[38]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1847[41]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1841[44]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1837[47]; and High Sheriff of Leicestershire[18], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49].

Personal Life

Edward Basil Farnham was married to Gertrude Emily Cradock-Hartopp[7]. Children include William Edward John Basil Farnham[8], 1855–1910[50]; George Francis Farnham[9], 1859–1933[51]; and Charles John Farnham[10], 1862–1883[52]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[23].

Death and Burial

Edward Basil Farnham died on +1879-05-13T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Edward Basil Farnham's parents?

Edward Basil Farnham's father was Edward Farnham[5]. Edward Basil Farnham's mother was Harriet Rhudde[6].

Who was Edward Basil Farnham married to?

Edward Basil Farnham's spouses include Gertrude Emily Cradock-Hartopp[7].

What did Edward Basil Farnham do for work?

Edward Basil Farnham worked as politician[4].

Where did Edward Basil Farnham go to school?

Edward Basil Farnham was educated at Eton College[19] and St John's College[20].

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  15. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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