Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell

British politician in late 1800s
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Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell

Summary

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell is a human[1]. He was born on November 2, 1837[2]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[3]. He died on March 1, 1899[4]. He worked as a judge[5], politician[6], and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell passed away in Washington, D.C.[3].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was born on November 2, 1837[2].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell died on March 1, 1899[4].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell's father was Ridley Haim Herschell[9].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell's mother was Helen Mowbray[10].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was married to Agnes Adela Kindersley-Porcher[11].
  • A child of Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was Richard Herschell, 2nd Baron Herschell[12].
  • A child of Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was Helen Mowbray Herschell[13].
  • A child of Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was Agnes Freda Forres[14].
  • A child of Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was Muriel Fanny Herschell[15].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell worked as a judge[5].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell worked as a politician[6].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell's professions included barrister[7].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell held the position of Lord Chancellor[17].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell held the position of Lord Chancellor[20].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was educated at University College London[21].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell is recorded as male[24].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell's noble title is recorded as Baron Herschell[26].
  • Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was born on November 2, 1837[2]. His father was Ridley Haim Herschell[9]. His mother was Helen Mowbray[10].

Education

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was educated at University College London[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[5], politician[6], and barrister[7]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[17], a title[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1066[30]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1880[33]; and member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1874[36].

Recognition

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].

Personal Life

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was married to Agnes Adela Kindersley-Porcher[11]. Children include Richard Herschell, 2nd Baron Herschell[12], a politician[37], 1878–1929[38], of United Kingdom[39], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[40]; Helen Mowbray Herschell[13]; Agnes Freda Forres[14], a sculptor[41], 1881–1942[42]; and Muriel Fanny Herschell[15], 1883–1956[43]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

Death and Burial

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell died on March 1, 1899[4]. He died in Washington, D.C.[3].

Why It Matters

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where did Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell die?

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell died in Washington, D.C.[3].

Who were Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell's parents?

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell's father was Ridley Haim Herschell[9]. Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell's mother was Helen Mowbray[10].

Who was Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell married to?

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell's spouses include Agnes Adela Kindersley-Porcher[11].

What did Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell do for work?

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell worked as judge[5], politician[6], and barrister[7].

Where did Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell go to school?

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell was educated at University College London[21].

What awards did Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . 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
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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