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 December 22, 1832[2]. He passed away in Westminster[3]. He died on May 18, 1915[4]. He worked as a cricketer[5], aristocrat[6], and barrister[7].

Key Facts

  • Edward Chandos Leigh died in Westminster[3].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh was born on December 22, 1832[2].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh died on May 18, 1915[4].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's father was Chandos Leigh, 1st Baron Leigh[8].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's mother was Margarette Willes[9].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh was married to Katherine Fanny Rigby[10].
  • A child of Edward Chandos Leigh was Chandos Leigh[11].
  • A child of Edward Chandos Leigh was Violet Agnes Evelyn Leigh[12].
  • A child of Edward Chandos Leigh was Katherine Margaret Leigh[13].
  • A child of Edward Chandos Leigh was Audrey Cecilia Leigh[14].
  • A child of Edward Chandos Leigh was Edward Henry Leigh[15].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • 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[17].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh held the position of bencher[18].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh held the position of recorder[19].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh held the position of Recorder of Nottingham[20].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's education included a stint at Harrow School[21].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's education included a stint at Oriel College[22].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh was a member of Inner Temple[23].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Chandos Leigh's member of sports team is recorded as England cricket team[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Chandos Leigh was born on December 22, 1832[2]. His father was Chandos Leigh, 1st Baron Leigh[8]. His mother was Margarette Willes[9].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[21], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1572[29] and Oriel College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1324[32], headquartered in Oxford[33]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[34] and Master of Arts[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[5], aristocrat[6], and barrister[7]. Positions held include King's Counsel[17], a professional certification[36]; bencher[18], a position[37]; recorder[19], a position[38]; and Recorder of Nottingham[20], a judicial position[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Among Edward Chandos Leigh's spouses was Katherine Fanny Rigby[10]. Children include Chandos Leigh[11], 1873–1914[41]; Violet Agnes Evelyn Leigh[12], 1875–1972[42]; Katherine Margaret Leigh[13]; Audrey Cecilia Leigh[14]; and Edward Henry Leigh[15], 1888–1915[43].

Death and Burial

Edward Chandos Leigh died on May 18, 1915[4]. He died in Westminster[3].

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[8]. Edward Chandos Leigh's mother was Margarette Willes[9].

Who was Edward Chandos Leigh married to?

Edward Chandos Leigh's spouses include Katherine Fanny Rigby[10].

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[21] and Oriel College[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [34] . wikidata.org.
  25. [35] . wikidata.org.
  26. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Fast id 193378
    Father Chandos Leigh, 1st Baron Leigh
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