F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead

British politician (1872–1930)
Person human Q333683
F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead
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F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead

Summary

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead is a human[1]. His place of birth was Birkenhead[2]. He was born on July 12, 1872[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on September 30, 1930[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], barrister[8], jurist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was born in Birkenhead[2].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead died in London[4].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was born on July 12, 1872[3].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was born on 1872[12].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead died on September 30, 1930[5].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead died on January 1, 1930[13].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's father was Frederick Smith[14].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's mother was Elizabeth Taylor[15].
  • Among F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's spouses was Margaret Furneaux[16].
  • A child of F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was Eleanor Smith[17].
  • A child of F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was Pamela Smith[18].
  • A child of F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was Frederick Smith, 2nd Earl of Birkenhead[19].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's professions included politician[6].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead worked as a judge[7].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's professions included barrister[8].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's professions included jurist[9].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's professions included writer[10].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's field of work was politics[21].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's field of work was law[22].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's field of work was literature[23].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead held the position of Lord Chancellor[24].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead held the position of Secretary of State for India[25].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[26].
  • F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead held the position of member of the House of Lords[27].

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Origins and Family

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was born in Birkenhead[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 12, 1872[3] and 1872[12]. His father was Frederick Smith[14]. His mother was Elizabeth Taylor[15].

Education

Educated at University of Liverpool[28], a public university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1903[31], headquartered in Liverpool[32]; Wadham College[33]; and Birkenhead School[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], barrister[8], jurist[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include politics[21], law[22], and literature[23]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[24], a title[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1066[37]; Secretary of State for India[25], a position[38], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39], founded in 1858[40]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[26], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; member of the House of Lords[27], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[46], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[49], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1918[52].

Recognition

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead received the Knight Bachelor[53].

Personal Life

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was married to Margaret Furneaux[16]. Children include Eleanor Smith[17], a journalist[54], 1902–1945[55], of United Kingdom[56], specialised in creative and professional writing[57]; Pamela Smith[18], a socialite[58], 1914–1982[59], of United Kingdom[60]; and Frederick Smith, 2nd Earl of Birkenhead[19], a politician[61], 1907–1975[62], of United Kingdom[63], specialised in politics[64]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[65].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 30, 1930[5] and January 1, 1930[13]. F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead died in London[4].

Why It Matters

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead born?

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was born in Birkenhead[2].

Where did F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead die?

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead passed away in London[4].

Who were F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's parents?

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's father was Frederick Smith[14]. F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's mother was Elizabeth Taylor[15].

Who was F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead married to?

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead's spouses include Margaret Furneaux[16].

What did F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead do for work?

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead worked as politician[6], judge[7], barrister[8], jurist[9], and writer[10].

Where did F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead go to school?

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was educated at University of Liverpool[28], Wadham College[33], and Birkenhead School[34].

What awards did F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[53].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Liverpool, Wadham College, Birkenhead School
    Place of death London
    Occupation politician, judge, barrister +2
    Member of Gray's Inn, Institut de Droit International
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