Edward Harrison

British colonial administrator; (1674-1732)
Person human Q5343337
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Edward Harrison

Summary

Edward Harrison is a human[1]. He was born on December 3, 1674[2]. He died on November 28, 1732[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Edward Harrison was born on December 3, 1674[2].
  • Edward Harrison died on November 28, 1732[3].
  • Edward Harrison's father was Richard Harrison[6].
  • Edward Harrison's mother was Audrey Villiers[7].
  • Among Edward Harrison's spouses was Frances Bray[8].
  • A child of Edward Harrison was Etheldreda Townshend[9].
  • Edward Harrison held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Edward Harrison held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Edward Harrison worked as a politician[4].
  • Edward Harrison held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • Edward Harrison held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Edward Harrison held the position of Governor of Madras[14].
  • Edward Harrison held the position of Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Edward Harrison is recorded as male[16].
  • Edward Harrison's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edward Harrison's Commons category is recorded as Edward Harrison (administrator)[18].
  • Edward Harrison's family name is recorded as Harrison[19].
  • Edward Harrison's given name is recorded as Edward[20].
  • Edward Harrison's depicted by is recorded as Governor Harrison[21].
  • Edward Harrison's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Harrison was born on December 3, 1674[2]. His father was Richard Harrison[6]. His mother was Audrey Villiers[7].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Harrison's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[12]; member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[13]; Governor of Madras[14]; and Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[15], a position[23], in United Kingdom[24].

Personal Life

Edward Harrison was married to Frances Bray[8]. A child of him was Etheldreda Townshend[9].

Death and Burial

Edward Harrison died on November 28, 1732[3].

Why It Matters

Edward Harrison ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Edward Harrison's parents?

Edward Harrison's father was Richard Harrison[6]. Edward Harrison's mother was Audrey Villiers[7].

Who was Edward Harrison married to?

Edward Harrison's spouses include Frances Bray[8].

What did Edward Harrison do for work?

Edward Harrison worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 22d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edward
    Instance of
    Mother Audrey Villiers
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Great Britain
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