Edward Codrington

British Royal Navy admiral (1770-1851)
Person human Q958853
Edward Codrington
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Edward Codrington

Summary

Edward Codrington is a human[1]. Born in Dodington[2], he… he was born on April 27, 1770[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 28, 1851[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dodington[2], Edward Codrington…
  • Edward Codrington passed away in London[4].
  • Edward Codrington was born on April 27, 1770[3].
  • Edward Codrington was born on 1770[9].
  • Edward Codrington died on April 28, 1851[5].
  • Edward Codrington is buried at Brookwood Cemetery[10].
  • Edward Codrington's father was Edward Codrington[11].
  • Edward Codrington's mother was Rebecca le Sturgeon[12].
  • Edward Codrington was married to Jane Hall[13].
  • A child of Edward Codrington was William John Codrington[14].
  • A child of Edward Codrington was Henry Codrington[15].
  • A child of Edward Codrington was Edward Codrington[16].
  • A child of Edward Codrington was Jane Barbara Codrington[17].
  • Edward Codrington held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Edward Codrington held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Edward Codrington worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Codrington's professions included naval officer[7].
  • Edward Codrington held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Edward Codrington held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Edward Codrington held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Edward Codrington's education included a stint at Harrow School[23].
  • Edward Codrington received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Edward Codrington received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Edward Codrington received the Order of St. George, 2nd class[26].
  • Edward Codrington was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Codrington's place of birth was Dodington[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 27, 1770[3] and 1770[9]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Rebecca le Sturgeon[12].

Education

Edward Codrington's education included a stint at Harrow School[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and naval officer[7]. Positions held include member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1837[30]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1835[33]; and member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1832[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1815[41]; and Order of St. George, 2nd class[26], a grade of an order[42], in Russian Empire[43].

Personal Life

Edward Codrington was married to Jane Hall[13]. Children include William John Codrington[14], a politician[44], 1804–1884[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[47]; Henry Codrington[15], a naval officer[48], 1808–1877[49], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[50]; he[16], 1803–1819[51]; and Jane Barbara Codrington[17].

Death and Burial

Edward Codrington died on April 28, 1851[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Brookwood Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Codrington include HMS Codrington[52], a flotilla leader[53].

Why It Matters

Edward Codrington ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include HMS Codrington[52], a flotilla leader[53].

FAQs

Where was Edward Codrington born?

Edward Codrington's place of birth was Dodington[2].

Where did Edward Codrington die?

Edward Codrington passed away in London[4].

Who were Edward Codrington's parents?

Edward Codrington's father was Edward Codrington[11]. Edward Codrington's mother was Rebecca le Sturgeon[12].

Who was Edward Codrington married to?

Edward Codrington's spouses include Jane Hall[13].

What did Edward Codrington do for work?

Edward Codrington worked as politician[6] and naval officer[7].

Where did Edward Codrington go to school?

Edward Codrington was educated at Harrow School[23].

What awards did Edward Codrington receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], and Order of St. George, 2nd class[26].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [11] . Codrington, Edward (NBD). wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . Codrington, Edward (NBD). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] . Journals of the House of Commons Volume 95. assets.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Q24442717. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Codrington, Henry John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Codrington, Edward (NBD). wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Codrington, Edward (NBD). wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Codrington, Edward (NBD). wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  25. [53] . 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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    Family name Codrington
    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Order of St. George, 2nd class
    Ethnic group Q42406
    Occupation politician, naval officer
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