Edward Wolstenholme Ward

Australian cricketer and politician (1823-1890)
Person human Q5345975
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Edward Wolstenholme Ward

Summary

Edward Wolstenholme Ward is a human[1]. Born in Kolkata[2], he… he was born on +1823-08-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Cannes[4]. He died on +1890-02-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and army officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kolkata[2], Edward Wolstenholme Ward…
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward passed away in Cannes[4].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward was born on +1823-08-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward died on +1890-02-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward's father was John Petty Ward[11].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward's mother was Eleanor Erskine[12].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward was married to Anne Sophia Ward[13].
  • A child of Edward Wolstenholme Ward was Elinor Erskine Anne Ward[14].
  • A child of Edward Wolstenholme Ward was Frances Sophia Ward[15].
  • A child of Edward Wolstenholme Ward was Henrietta Lucy Hamilton Ward[16].
  • A child of Edward Wolstenholme Ward was Evelyn Mary Montgomery Ward[17].
  • A child of Edward Wolstenholme Ward was John Petty Ward[18].
  • A child of Edward Wolstenholme Ward was Edward Crosbie Ward[19].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward's professions included cricketer[6].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward's professions included engineer[7].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward worked as a politician[8].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward's professions included army officer[9].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[21].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[22].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Edward Wolstenholme Ward's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kolkata[2], Edward Wolstenholme Ward… he was born on +1823-08-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Petty Ward[11]. His mother was Eleanor Erskine[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and army officer[9]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[21].

Recognition

Edward Wolstenholme Ward received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].

Personal Life

Among Edward Wolstenholme Ward's spouses was Anne Sophia Ward[13]. Children include Elinor Erskine Anne Ward[14], 1859–1887[28]; Frances Sophia Ward[15]; Henrietta Lucy Hamilton Ward[16]; Evelyn Mary Montgomery Ward[17]; John Petty Ward[18], 1864–1893[29]; and Edward Crosbie Ward[19], 1872–1926[30].

Death and Burial

Edward Wolstenholme Ward died on +1890-02-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Cannes[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Wolstenholme Ward ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Edward Wolstenholme Ward born?

Edward Wolstenholme Ward's place of birth was Kolkata[2].

Where did Edward Wolstenholme Ward die?

Edward Wolstenholme Ward died in Cannes[4].

Who were Edward Wolstenholme Ward's parents?

Edward Wolstenholme Ward's father was John Petty Ward[11]. Edward Wolstenholme Ward's mother was Eleanor Erskine[12].

Who was Edward Wolstenholme Ward married to?

Edward Wolstenholme Ward's spouses include Anne Sophia Ward[13].

What did Edward Wolstenholme Ward do for work?

Edward Wolstenholme Ward worked as cricketer[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and army officer[9].

What awards did Edward Wolstenholme Ward receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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