Edward Chandos Leigh

English barrister and cricketer (1832-1915)
Person human Q5342251
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Edward Chandos Leigh

Summary

Edward Chandos Leigh is a human[1]. He was born on +1832-12-22T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Westminster[3]. He died on +1915-05-18T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a cricketer[5], aristocrat[6], and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Chandos Leigh died in Westminster[3].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh was born on +1832-12-22T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh died on +1915-05-18T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's father was Chandos Leigh, 1st Baron Leigh[9].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's mother was Margarette Willes[10].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh was married to Katherine Fanny Rigby[11].
  • A child of Edward Chandos Leigh was Chandos Leigh[12].
  • A child of Edward Chandos Leigh was Violet Agnes Evelyn Leigh[13].
  • A child of Edward Chandos Leigh was Katherine Margaret Leigh[14].
  • A child of Edward Chandos Leigh was Audrey Cecilia Leigh[15].
  • A child of Edward Chandos Leigh was Edward Henry Leigh[16].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh worked as a cricketer[5].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's professions included barrister[7].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh held the position of King's Counsel[18].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh held the position of bencher[19].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh held the position of recorder[20].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh held the position of Recorder of Nottingham[21].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's education included a stint at Harrow School[22].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's education included a stint at Oriel College[23].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh was a member of Inner Temple[24].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh is recorded as male[25].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's member of sports team is recorded as England cricket team[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Chandos Leigh was born on +1832-12-22T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Chandos Leigh, 1st Baron Leigh[9]. His mother was Margarette Willes[10].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[22], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and Oriel College[23], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1324[33], headquartered in Oxford[34]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[35] and Master of Arts[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[5], aristocrat[6], and barrister[7]. Positions held include King's Counsel[18], a professional certification[37]; bencher[19], a position[38]; recorder[20], a position[39]; and Recorder of Nottingham[21], a judicial position[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

Among Edward Chandos Leigh's spouses was Katherine Fanny Rigby[11]. Children include Chandos Leigh[12], 1873–1914[42]; Violet Agnes Evelyn Leigh[13], 1875–1972[43]; Katherine Margaret Leigh[14]; Audrey Cecilia Leigh[15]; and Edward Henry Leigh[16], 1888–1915[44].

Death and Burial

Edward Chandos Leigh died on +1915-05-18T00:00:00Z[4]. He died in Westminster[3].

Why It Matters

Edward Chandos Leigh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where did Edward Chandos Leigh die?

Edward Chandos Leigh passed away in Westminster[3].

Who were Edward Chandos Leigh's parents?

Edward Chandos Leigh's father was Chandos Leigh, 1st Baron Leigh[9]. Edward Chandos Leigh's mother was Margarette Willes[10].

Who was Edward Chandos Leigh married to?

Edward Chandos Leigh's spouses include Katherine Fanny Rigby[11].

What did Edward Chandos Leigh do for work?

Edward Chandos Leigh worked as cricketer[5], aristocrat[6], and barrister[7].

Where did Edward Chandos Leigh go to school?

Edward Chandos Leigh was educated at Harrow School[22] and Oriel College[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [35] . wikidata.org.
  25. [36] . wikidata.org.
  26. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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