Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough

British Tory politician, Governor-General of India (1790-1871)
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Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough

Summary

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 8, 1790[3]. He died in Gloucestershire[4]. He died on December 22, 1871[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough…
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough passed away in Gloucestershire[4].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough was born on September 8, 1790[3].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough died on December 22, 1871[5].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough's father was Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough[8].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough's mother was Anne Law, Lady Ellenborough[9].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough was married to Jane Digby[10].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough was married to Octavia Stewart[11].
  • A child of Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough was Arthur Dudley Law[12].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough held the position of Governor-General of India[16].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough held the position of Lord Privy Seal[19].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[20].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough was educated at St John's College[21].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough was educated at Eton College[22].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough's noble title is recorded as count[26].
  • Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough's noble title is recorded as Earl of Ellenborough[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough… he was born on September 8, 1790[3]. His father was Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough[8]. His mother was Anne Law, Lady Ellenborough[9].

Education

Educated at St John's College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1511[30] and Eton College[22], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1812[36]; Governor-General of India[16], a historical position[37], in British Raj[38]; member of the House of Lords[17], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1801[41]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Lord Privy Seal[19], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1307[46]; and First Lord of the Admiralty[20], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1628[49].

Recognition

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Digby[10], an aristocrat[50], 1807–1881[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52] and Octavia Stewart[11], 1792–1819[53]. A child of Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough was Arthur Dudley Law[12]. He was affiliated with the Tories[54].

Death and Burial

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough died on December 22, 1871[5]. He died in Gloucestershire[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough born?

Born in London[2], Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough…

Where did Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough die?

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough passed away in Gloucestershire[4].

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

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough's father was Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough[8]. Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough's mother was Anne Law, Lady Ellenborough[9].

Who was Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough married to?

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough's spouses include Jane Digby[10] and Octavia Stewart[11].

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

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough worked as politician[6].

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

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough was educated at St John's College[21] and Eton College[22].

What awards did Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].

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  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  23. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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