Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough

Lord Chief Justice of England (1750-1818)
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Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough

Summary

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough is a human[1]. Born in Great Salkeld[2], he… he was born on November 16, 1750[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 13, 1818[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's place of birth was Great Salkeld[2].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough died in London[4].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was born on November 16, 1750[3].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough died on December 13, 1818[5].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's father was Edmund Law[9].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's mother was Mary Christian[10].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was married to Anne Law, Lady Ellenborough[11].
  • A child of Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was William Towry Law[12].
  • A child of Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough[13].
  • A child of Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was Charles Ewan Law[14].
  • A child of Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was Elizabeth Susan Law[15].
  • A child of Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was Anne Law[16].
  • A child of Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was Mary Frederica Law[17].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's professions included judge[6].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's professions included politician[7].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[19].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[23].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's education included a stint at Peterhouse[24].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's education included a stint at Charterhouse School[25].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough received the Knight Bachelor[26].
  • Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was a member of Inner Temple[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's place of birth was Great Salkeld[2]. He was born on November 16, 1750[3]. His father was Edmund Law[9]. His mother was Mary Christian[10].

Education

Educated at Peterhouse[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1284[30] and Charterhouse School[25], a boarding school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1611[33], headquartered in Godalming[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[19], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1234[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; member of the House of Lords[21], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45]; and Attorney General for England and Wales[23], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1277[48].

Recognition

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough received the Knight Bachelor[26].

Personal Life

Among Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's spouses was Anne Law, Lady Ellenborough[11]. Children include William Towry Law[12], a cleric[49], 1809–1886[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51]; Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough[13], a politician[52], 1790–1871[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[55]; Charles Ewan Law[14], a politician[56], 1792–1850[57], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[58]; Elizabeth Susan Law[15]; Anne Law[16]; and Mary Frederica Law[17], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[59].

Death and Burial

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough died on December 13, 1818[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough born?

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was born in Great Salkeld[2].

Where did Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough die?

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough passed away in London[4].

Who were Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's parents?

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's father was Edmund Law[9]. Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's mother was Mary Christian[10].

Who was Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough married to?

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough's spouses include Anne Law, Lady Ellenborough[11].

What did Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough do for work?

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

Where did Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough go to school?

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough was educated at Peterhouse[24] and Charterhouse School[25].

What awards did Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[26].

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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