Egerton Leigh

British politician (1815-1876)
Person human Q5347782
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Egerton Leigh

Summary

Egerton Leigh is a human[1]. He was born on +1815-03-07T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1876-07-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Egerton Leigh was born on +1815-03-07T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Egerton Leigh died on +1876-07-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Egerton Leigh is buried at St Mary's Church, Rostherne[6].
  • Egerton Leigh's father was Egerton Leigh[7].
  • Egerton Leigh's mother was Wilhelmina Sarah Stratton[8].
  • Among Egerton Leigh's spouses was Lydia Rachel Wright[9].
  • A child of Egerton Leigh was Eleanor Sophia Egerton Leigh[10].
  • A child of Egerton Leigh was Egerton Leigh[11].
  • A child of Egerton Leigh was John Jodrell Leigh[12].
  • A child of Egerton Leigh was Edward Egerton Leigh[13].
  • A child of Egerton Leigh was Neville Egerton Leigh[14].
  • A child of Egerton Leigh was Arthur Egerton Leigh[15].
  • Egerton Leigh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Egerton Leigh worked as a politician[4].
  • Egerton Leigh held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Egerton Leigh held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Egerton Leigh held the position of High Sheriff of Cheshire[19].
  • Egerton Leigh was educated at Eton College[20].
  • Egerton Leigh was a member of Chetham Society[21].
  • Egerton Leigh's image is recorded as Egerton Leigh.jpg[22].
  • Egerton Leigh is recorded as male[23].
  • Egerton Leigh's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Egerton Leigh was affiliated with the Conservative Party[25].
  • Egerton Leigh's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 160389042[26].
  • Egerton Leigh's residence is recorded as Jodrell Hall[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Egerton Leigh was born on +1815-03-07T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was he[7]. His mother was Wilhelmina Sarah Stratton[8].

Education

Egerton Leigh was educated at Eton College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Egerton Leigh worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1874[30]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1868[33]; and High Sheriff of Cheshire[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Personal Life

Among Egerton Leigh's spouses was Lydia Rachel Wright[9]. Children include Eleanor Sophia Egerton Leigh[10], 1847–1898[36]; he[11], a military officer[37], 1843–1928[38]; John Jodrell Leigh[12]; Edward Egerton Leigh[13], 1851–1913[39]; Neville Egerton Leigh[14], 1852–1929[40]; and Arthur Egerton Leigh[15], 1853–1914[41]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[25].

Death and Burial

Egerton Leigh died on +1876-07-01T00:00:00Z[3]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Rostherne[6].

Why It Matters

Egerton Leigh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Egerton Leigh's parents?

Egerton Leigh's father was Egerton Leigh[7]. Egerton Leigh's mother was Wilhelmina Sarah Stratton[8].

Who was Egerton Leigh married to?

Egerton Leigh's spouses include Lydia Rachel Wright[9].

What did Egerton Leigh do for work?

Egerton Leigh worked as politician[4].

Where did Egerton Leigh go to school?

Egerton Leigh was educated at Eton College[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The London Gazette 23825. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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