Edward Gibbon Wakefield

UK criminal & New Zealand politician (1796-1862)
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Edward Gibbon Wakefield
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Edward Gibbon Wakefield

Summary

Edward Gibbon Wakefield is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1796[3]. He died in Wellington[4]. He died on May 16, 1862[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], settler[9], and economist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (595 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Edward Gibbon Wakefield…
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield passed away in Wellington[4].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield was born on March 20, 1796[3].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield was born on January 1, 1796[12].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield died on May 16, 1862[5].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield died on 1862[13].
  • Burial took place at Bolton Street Memorial Park[14].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield's father was Edward Wakefield[15].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield's mother was Susanna Crash[16].
  • Among Edward Gibbon Wakefield's spouses was Eliza Susan Pattle[17].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield was married to Ellen Turner[18].
  • A child of Edward Gibbon Wakefield was Jerningham Wakefield[19].
  • A child of Edward Gibbon Wakefield was Susan Priscilla Wakefield[20].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • English was Edward Gibbon Wakefield's native language[22].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield worked as a writer[8].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield's professions included settler[9].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield worked as an economist[10].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield's field of work was politics[23].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[24].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield held the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada[25].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield is recorded as male[26].
  • Edward Gibbon Wakefield's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Gibbon Wakefield was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 20, 1796[3] and January 1, 1796[12]. His father was Edward Wakefield[15]. His mother was Susanna Crash[16]. English was his native language[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], settler[9], and economist[10]. Edward Gibbon Wakefield's field of work was politics[23]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[24], a position[28], in New Zealand[29] and Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eliza Susan Pattle[17], 1799–1820[30] and Ellen Turner[18], 1811–1831[31]. Children include Jerningham Wakefield[19], a politician[32], 1820–1879[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34] and Susan Priscilla Wakefield[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 16, 1862[5] and 1862[13]. Edward Gibbon Wakefield died in Wellington[4]. Burial took place at Bolton Street Memorial Park[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Gibbon Wakefield include Wakefield[35], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1903[38].

Why It Matters

Edward Gibbon Wakefield ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (595 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Wakefield[35], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1903[38].

FAQs

Where was Edward Gibbon Wakefield born?

Born in London[2], Edward Gibbon Wakefield…

Where did Edward Gibbon Wakefield die?

Edward Gibbon Wakefield passed away in Wellington[4].

Who were Edward Gibbon Wakefield's parents?

Edward Gibbon Wakefield's father was Edward Wakefield[15]. Edward Gibbon Wakefield's mother was Susanna Crash[16].

Who was Edward Gibbon Wakefield married to?

Edward Gibbon Wakefield's spouses include Eliza Susan Pattle[17] and Ellen Turner[18].

What did Edward Gibbon Wakefield do for work?

Edward Gibbon Wakefield worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], settler[9], and economist[10].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth London
    Has works in the collection Australian National Maritime Museum
    Citizenship
    Family name Wakefield
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