Edward Charles Close

politician, soldier and engineer in New South Wales, Australia (1790-1866)
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Edward Charles Close

Summary

Edward Charles Close is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rangamati[2]. He was born on +1790-03-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Morpeth[4]. He died on +1866-05-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], army officer[7], magistrate[8], civil engineer[9], and land owner[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Rangamati[2], Edward Charles Close…
  • Edward Charles Close died in Morpeth[4].
  • Edward Charles Close was born on +1790-03-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Charles Close died on +1866-05-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Edward Charles Close was Edward Close, Jr.[11].
  • Edward Charles Close held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Edward Charles Close's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Charles Close worked as an army officer[7].
  • Edward Charles Close worked as a magistrate[8].
  • Edward Charles Close's professions included civil engineer[9].
  • Edward Charles Close's professions included land owner[10].
  • Edward Charles Close held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[13].
  • Edward Charles Close is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward Charles Close's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edward Charles Close's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 7105148390847310830006[16].
  • Edward Charles Close's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0vpvhc0[17].
  • Edward Charles Close's family name is recorded as Close[18].
  • Edward Charles Close's given name is recorded as Edward[19].
  • Edward Charles Close's given name is recorded as Charles[20].
  • Edward Charles Close's relative is recorded as John Palmer[21].
  • Edward Charles Close's relative is recorded as George Palmer Campbell[22].
  • Edward Charles Close's relative is recorded as Frederick Arthur Campbell[23].
  • Edward Charles Close's NLA Trove people ID is recorded as 1468388[24].
  • Edward Charles Close's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Edward Charles Close's Design & Art Australia Online ID is recorded as edward-charles-close[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Charles Close was born in Rangamati[2]. He was born on +1790-03-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], army officer[7], magistrate[8], civil engineer[9], and land owner[10]. Edward Charles Close held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[13].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Charles Close was Edward Close, Jr.[11].

Death and Burial

Edward Charles Close died on +1866-05-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Morpeth[4].

FAQs

Where was Edward Charles Close born?

Born in Rangamati[2], Edward Charles Close…

Where did Edward Charles Close die?

Edward Charles Close passed away in Morpeth[4].

What did Edward Charles Close do for work?

Edward Charles Close worked as politician[6], army officer[7], magistrate[8], civil engineer[9], and land owner[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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