Edward Carson, Baron Carson

Irish politician, barrister and judge (1854-1935)
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Edward Carson, Baron Carson
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Edward Carson, Baron Carson

Summary

Edward Carson, Baron Carson is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on +1854-02-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Isle of Thanet[4]. He died on +1935-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson's place of birth was Dublin[2].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson died in Isle of Thanet[4].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson was born on +1854-02-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson died on +1935-10-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson's father was Edward Henry Carson[10].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson's mother was Isabella Lambert[11].
  • Among Edward Carson, Baron Carson's spouses was Annette Kirwan[12].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson was married to Ruby Frewen[13].
  • A child of Edward Carson, Baron Carson was William Henry Lambert Carson[14].
  • A child of Edward Carson, Baron Carson was Walter Seymour Carson[15].
  • A child of Edward Carson, Baron Carson was Edward Carson[16].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson's professions included judge[7].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson's professions included barrister[8].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson held the position of Leader of the Opposition[20].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[21].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[22].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson held the position of Solicitor-General for Ireland[23].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[24].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[25].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson received the Knight Bachelor[26].
  • Edward Carson, Baron Carson received the life peer[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Carson, Baron Carson's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on +1854-02-09T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Edward Henry Carson[10]. His mother was Isabella Lambert[11].

Education

Edward Carson, Baron Carson's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Leader of the Opposition[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1807[33]; Attorney General for England and Wales[21], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1277[36]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[22], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Solicitor-General for Ireland[23], a position[39], in Kingdom of Ireland[40]; and Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[26], life peer[27], and Doctor of Law (honorary)[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Annette Kirwan[12], 1855–1913[42] and Ruby Frewen[13], b. 1881[43]. Children include William Henry Lambert Carson[14], Walter Seymour Carson[15], and Edward Carson[16]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party[44] and Ulster Unionist Party[45].

Death and Burial

Edward Carson, Baron Carson died on +1935-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Isle of Thanet[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Carson, Baron Carson ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Edward Carson, Baron Carson born?

Born in Dublin[2], Edward Carson, Baron Carson…

Where did Edward Carson, Baron Carson die?

Edward Carson, Baron Carson passed away in Isle of Thanet[4].

Who were Edward Carson, Baron Carson's parents?

Edward Carson, Baron Carson's father was Edward Henry Carson[10]. Edward Carson, Baron Carson's mother was Isabella Lambert[11].

Who was Edward Carson, Baron Carson married to?

Edward Carson, Baron Carson's spouses include Annette Kirwan[12] and Ruby Frewen[13].

What did Edward Carson, Baron Carson do for work?

Edward Carson, Baron Carson worked as politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8].

Where did Edward Carson, Baron Carson go to school?

Edward Carson, Baron Carson was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[25].

What awards did Edward Carson, Baron Carson receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[26], life peer[27], and Doctor of Law (honorary)[41].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [45] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [41] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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