Edward Harris

British naval commander, diplomat and politician (1808–1888)
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Edward Harris

Summary

Edward Harris is a human[1]. He was born on +1808-05-20T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1888-07-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4], politician[5], and naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Harris was born on +1808-05-20T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Edward Harris died on +1888-07-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Harris's father was James Harris[8].
  • Edward Harris's mother was Harriet Dashwood[9].
  • Among Edward Harris's spouses was Emma Wylly Chambers[10].
  • A child of Edward Harris was Edward Harris, 4th Earl of Malmesbury[11].
  • A child of Edward Harris was Lady Florence Harris[12].
  • A child of Edward Harris was Rose Matilda Harris[13].
  • A child of Edward Harris was Alice Mary Harris[14].
  • A child of Edward Harris was Alfred James Harris[15].
  • A child of Edward Harris was Constance Catherine Harris[16].
  • Edward Harris held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Edward Harris's professions included diplomat[4].
  • Edward Harris's professions included politician[5].
  • Edward Harris's professions included naval officer[6].
  • Edward Harris held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Edward Harris held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Edward Harris held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Switzerland[20].
  • Edward Harris held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands[21].
  • Edward Harris held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Chile[22].
  • Among Edward Harris's employers was Foreign Office[23].
  • Edward Harris was educated at Royal Naval Academy[24].
  • Edward Harris received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Edward Harris is recorded as male[26].
  • Edward Harris's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Harris was born on +1808-05-20T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was James Harris[8]. His mother was Harriet Dashwood[9].

Education

Edward Harris was educated at Royal Naval Academy[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4], politician[5], and naval officer[6]. Among Edward Harris's employers was Foreign Office[23]. Positions held include member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1847[30]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1841[33]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Switzerland[20], a position[34], in Switzerland[35]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands[21], a position[36], in Netherlands[37]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Chile[22].

Recognition

Edward Harris received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].

Personal Life

Edward Harris was married to Emma Wylly Chambers[10]. Children include he, 4th Earl of Malmesbury[11], 1842–1899[38], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39]; Lady Florence Harris[12]; Rose Matilda Harris[13]; Alice Mary Harris[14]; Alfred James Harris[15]; and Constance Catherine Harris[16].

Death and Burial

Edward Harris died on +1888-07-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

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

FAQs

Who were Edward Harris's parents?

Edward Harris's father was James Harris[8]. Edward Harris's mother was Harriet Dashwood[9].

Who was Edward Harris married to?

Edward Harris's spouses include Emma Wylly Chambers[10].

What did Edward Harris do for work?

Edward Harris worked as diplomat[4], politician[5], and naval officer[6].

Where did Edward Harris go to school?

Edward Harris was educated at Royal Naval Academy[24].

What awards did Edward Harris receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). 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. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Harris, Edward Alfred John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . 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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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