Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow

British lawyer and Tory politician (1731-1806)
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Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow
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Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow

Summary

Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bracon Ash[2]. He was born on December 9, 1731[3]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He died on September 12, 1806[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bracon Ash[2], Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow…
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow passed away in Brighton[4].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow was born on December 9, 1731[3].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow died on September 12, 1806[5].
  • Burial took place at Temple Church, London[10].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's father was Thomas Thurlow[11].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's mother was Elizabeth Smith[12].
  • A child of Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow was Charles Thurlow[13].
  • A child of Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow was Maria Thurlow[14].
  • A child of Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow was Catharine Thurlow[15].
  • A child of Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow was unknown daughter Thurlow[16].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's professions included judge[6].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's professions included politician[8].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow held the position of Lord Chancellor[21].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[22].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[23].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's noble title is recorded as Baron Thurlow[26].
  • Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow was affiliated with the Tories[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow was born in Bracon Ash[2]. He was born on December 9, 1731[3]. His father was Thomas Thurlow[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Smith[12].

Education

Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[18]; member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[19]; member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; Lord Chancellor[21], a title[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1066[30]; and Solicitor General for England and Wales[22], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

Children include Charles Thurlow[13], Maria Thurlow[14], Catharine Thurlow[15], and unknown daughter Thurlow[16]. Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow was affiliated with the Tories[27].

Death and Burial

Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow died on September 12, 1806[5]. He died in Brighton[4]. Burial took place at Temple Church, London[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow born?

Born in Bracon Ash[2], Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow…

Where did Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow die?

Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow passed away in Brighton[4].

Who were Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's parents?

Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's father was Thomas Thurlow[11]. Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow's mother was Elizabeth Smith[12].

What did Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow do for work?

Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow go to school?

Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow was educated at Gonville and Caius College[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Temple Church, London
    Place of death Brighton
    Occupation judge, lawyer, politician
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