Edward Stafford

Prime Minister of New Zealand (1819-1901)
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Edward Stafford

Summary

Edward Stafford is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1819[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 14, 1901[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Stafford's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Edward Stafford died in London[4].
  • Edward Stafford was born on April 23, 1819[3].
  • Edward Stafford died on February 14, 1901[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].
  • Edward Stafford's father was Berkeley Buckingham Stafford[9].
  • Edward Stafford's mother was Anne Tytler[10].
  • Edward Stafford was married to Emily Wakefield[11].
  • Edward Stafford was married to Emily Wakefield[12].
  • Edward Stafford held citizenship in New Zealand[13].
  • Edward Stafford's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[14].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[15].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Colonial Secretary[16].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Minister of Finance[17].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[18].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[19].
  • Edward Stafford was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[20].
  • Edward Stafford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Edward Stafford's religion is recorded as Protestantism[22].
  • Edward Stafford is recorded as male[23].
  • Edward Stafford's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Edward Stafford's Commons category is recorded as Edward Stafford[25].
  • Edward Stafford's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[26].
  • Edward Stafford's family name is recorded as Stafford[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Edward Stafford… he was born on April 23, 1819[3]. His father was Berkeley Buckingham Stafford[9]. His mother was Anne Tytler[10].

Education

Edward Stafford's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[20].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Stafford worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[14], a position[28], in New Zealand[29]; Prime Minister of New Zealand[15], a public office[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1856[32]; Colonial Secretary[16], a position[33]; and Minister of Finance[17], a position[34], in New Zealand[35], founded in 1841[36].

Recognition

Edward Stafford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Emily Wakefield[11], 1827–1857[37]. Edward Stafford's religion is recorded as Protestantism[22].

Death and Burial

Edward Stafford died on February 14, 1901[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Stafford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Edward Stafford born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Edward Stafford…

Where did Edward Stafford die?

Edward Stafford died in London[4].

Who were Edward Stafford's parents?

Edward Stafford's father was Berkeley Buckingham Stafford[9]. Edward Stafford's mother was Anne Tytler[10].

Who was Edward Stafford married to?

Edward Stafford's spouses include Emily Wakefield[11] and Emily Wakefield[12].

What did Edward Stafford do for work?

Edward Stafford worked as politician[6].

Where did Edward Stafford go to school?

Edward Stafford was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[20].

What awards did Edward Stafford receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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