Edward Blake

Canadian politician (1833–1912)
Person human Q333003
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Edward Blake

Summary

Edward Blake is a human[1]. Born in Upper Canada[2], he… he was born on +1833-10-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on +1912-03-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Blake's place of birth was Upper Canada[2].
  • Born in Adelaide Metcalfe[9], Edward Blake…
  • Edward Blake died in Toronto[4].
  • Edward Blake was born on +1833-10-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Blake died on +1912-03-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Blake is buried at St. James' Cemetery[10].
  • Edward Blake's father was William Hume Blake[11].
  • Edward Blake's mother was Catherine Honoria Blake[12].
  • Among Edward Blake's spouses was Margaret Cronyn Blake[13].
  • A child of Edward Blake was Edward Francis Blake[14].
  • A child of Edward Blake was Sophia Hume Blake[15].
  • Edward Blake held citizenship in Canada[16].
  • Edward Blake worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Blake's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Edward Blake held the position of Premier of Ontario[17].
  • Edward Blake held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Edward Blake held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Edward Blake held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Edward Blake held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Edward Blake held the position of Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada[22].
  • Edward Blake was educated at Upper Canada College[23].
  • Edward Blake received the Person of National Historic Significance[24].
  • Edward Blake's image is recorded as Edward Blake.jpg[25].
  • Edward Blake is recorded as male[26].
  • Edward Blake's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Upper Canada[2], a crown colony[28], in Kingdom of Great Britain[29], founded in 1791[30] and Adelaide Metcalfe[9], a lower-tier municipality of Ontario[31], in Canada[32]. Edward Blake was born on +1833-10-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William Hume Blake[11]. His mother was Catherine Honoria Blake[12].

Education

Edward Blake's education included a stint at Upper Canada College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Premier of Ontario[17], a public office[33], in Canada[34], founded in 1867[35]; member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1906[38]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1900[41]; member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1895[44]; member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1892[47]; and Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada[22], a position[48], in Canada[49], founded in 1867[50].

Recognition

Edward Blake received the Person of National Historic Significance[24].

Personal Life

Edward Blake was married to Margaret Cronyn Blake[13]. Children include Edward Francis Blake[14] and Sophia Hume Blake[15], 1858–1931[51]. Political affiliations include Ontario Liberal Party[52] and Liberal Party of Canada[53].

Death and Burial

Edward Blake died on +1912-03-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Toronto[4]. He is buried at St. James' Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Blake ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Edward Blake born?

Edward Blake was born in Upper Canada[2].

Where did Edward Blake die?

Edward Blake passed away in Toronto[4].

Who were Edward Blake's parents?

Edward Blake's father was William Hume Blake[11]. Edward Blake's mother was Catherine Honoria Blake[12].

Who was Edward Blake married to?

Edward Blake's spouses include Margaret Cronyn Blake[13].

What did Edward Blake do for work?

Edward Blake worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Edward Blake go to school?

Edward Blake was educated at Upper Canada College[23].

What awards did Edward Blake receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [27] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [52] . wikidata.org.
  21. [53] . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . wikidata.org.
  23. [7] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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