Francis Hincks

Canadian politician
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Francis Hincks

Summary

Francis Hincks is a human[1]. Born in Cork[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1807[3]. He died in Montreal[4]. He died on August 18, 1885[5]. He worked as a politician[6], editor[7], writer[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Francis Hincks's place of birth was Cork[2].
  • Francis Hincks died in Montreal[4].
  • Francis Hincks was born on December 14, 1807[3].
  • Francis Hincks died on August 18, 1885[5].
  • Francis Hincks is buried at Mount Royal Cemetery[11].
  • Francis Hincks's father was Thomas Dix Hincks[12].
  • Francis Hincks's mother was Anne Boult[13].
  • Francis Hincks was married to Emily Louisa Sullivan Hincks[14].
  • A child of Francis Hincks was Matilda Hincks[15].
  • Francis Hincks held citizenship in Canada[16].
  • Francis Hincks's professions included politician[6].
  • Francis Hincks worked as an editor[7].
  • Francis Hincks worked as a writer[8].
  • Francis Hincks worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Francis Hincks held the position of Minister of Finance[17].
  • Francis Hincks held the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada[18].
  • Francis Hincks held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[19].
  • Francis Hincks held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[20].
  • Francis Hincks was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[21].
  • Francis Hincks's education included a stint at Royal Belfast Academical Institution[22].
  • Francis Hincks received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Francis Hincks received the Person of National Historic Significance[24].
  • Francis Hincks is recorded as male[25].
  • Francis Hincks's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Francis Hincks was affiliated with the Reform movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cork[2], Francis Hincks… he was born on December 14, 1807[3]. His father was Thomas Dix Hincks[12]. His mother was Anne Boult[13].

Education

Educated at Trinity College, Dublin[21], a collegiate university[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1592[30], headquartered in Dublin[31] and Royal Belfast Academical Institution[22], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1810[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], editor[7], writer[8], and businessperson[9]. Positions held include Minister of Finance[17], a position[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1867[37]; Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada[18]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[19], a position[38], in Canada[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41] and Person of National Historic Significance[24], an award[42], in Canada[43].

Personal Life

Francis Hincks was married to Emily Louisa Sullivan Hincks[14]. A child of him was Matilda Hincks[15]. Political affiliations include Reform movement[27], a former liberal party[44], in British North America[45], founded in 1830[46] and Liberal-Conservative Party[47], a political party[48], in Canada[49], founded in 1867[50].

Death and Burial

Francis Hincks died on August 18, 1885[5]. He passed away in Montreal[4]. The cause of death was smallpox[51]. Burial took place at Mount Royal Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Francis Hincks ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Francis Hincks born?

Francis Hincks's place of birth was Cork[2].

Where did Francis Hincks die?

Francis Hincks died in Montreal[4].

Who were Francis Hincks's parents?

Francis Hincks's father was Thomas Dix Hincks[12]. Francis Hincks's mother was Anne Boult[13].

Who was Francis Hincks married to?

Francis Hincks's spouses include Emily Louisa Sullivan Hincks[14].

What did Francis Hincks do for work?

Francis Hincks worked as politician[6], editor[7], writer[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did Francis Hincks go to school?

Francis Hincks was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[21] and Royal Belfast Academical Institution[22].

What awards did Francis Hincks receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23] and Person of National Historic Significance[24].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [47] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [7] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  25. [51] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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