Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook

British politician
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Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook
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Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook

Summary

Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook is a human[1]. He was born in Bradford[2]. He was born on October 1, 1814[3]. He passed away in Hempstead[4]. He died on October 30, 1906[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook's place of birth was Bradford[2].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook died in Hempstead[4].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook was born on October 1, 1814[3].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook died on October 30, 1906[5].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook's father was John Hardy[10].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook's mother was Isabel Gathorne[11].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook was married to Jane Orr[12].
  • A child of Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook was Alfred Gathorne-Hardy[13].
  • A child of Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook was John Gathorne-Hardy, 2nd Earl of Cranbrook[14].
  • A child of Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook was Lady Margaret Evelyn Gathorne-Hardy[15].
  • A child of Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook was Lady Edith Elizabeth Gathorne-Hardy[16].
  • A child of Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook was Charles Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy[17].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook worked as a politician[6].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook worked as a judge[7].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook worked as a barrister[8].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[19].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook held the position of Home Secretary[20].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook held the position of Lord President of the Council[21].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook's education included a stint at Oriel College[25].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook was educated at Shrewsbury School[26].
  • Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Bradford[2], Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook… he was born on October 1, 1814[3]. His father was John Hardy[10]. His mother was Isabel Gathorne[11].

Education

Educated at Oriel College[25] and Shrewsbury School[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1361[30]; Home Secretary[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1782[33]; Lord President of the Council[21], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1530[36]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1801[39]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1874[44].

Personal Life

Among Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook's spouses was Jane Orr[12]. Children include Alfred Gathorne-Hardy[13], a politician[45], 1845–1918[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47]; John Gathorne-Hardy, 2nd Earl of Cranbrook[14], a politician[48], 1839–1911[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50]; Lady Margaret Evelyn Gathorne-Hardy[15], 1858–1943[51]; Lady Edith Elizabeth Gathorne-Hardy[16]; and Charles Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy[17], 1841–1919[52]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[53].

Death and Burial

Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook died on October 30, 1906[5]. He passed away in Hempstead[4].

Why It Matters

Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook born?

Born in Bradford[2], Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook…

Where did Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook die?

Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook died in Hempstead[4].

Who were Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook's parents?

Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook's father was John Hardy[10]. Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook's mother was Isabel Gathorne[11].

Who was Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook married to?

Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook's spouses include Jane Orr[12].

What did Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook do for work?

Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook worked as politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8].

Where did Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook go to school?

Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook was educated at Oriel College[25] and Shrewsbury School[26].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 8727
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  2. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location London
    Sex or gender male
    Given name Gathorne
    Writing language English
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