George Cornewall Lewis

British politician; (1806-1863)
Person human Q1230681
George Cornewall Lewis
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George Cornewall Lewis

Summary

George Cornewall Lewis is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on April 21, 1806[3]. He died in Radnorshire[4]. He died on April 13, 1863[5]. He worked as a politician[6], classical scholar[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • George Cornewall Lewis was born in London[2].
  • George Cornewall Lewis died in Radnorshire[4].
  • George Cornewall Lewis was born on April 21, 1806[3].
  • George Cornewall Lewis died on April 13, 1863[5].
  • George Cornewall Lewis's father was Thomas Frankland Lewis[10].
  • George Cornewall Lewis's mother was Harriet Cornewall[11].
  • George Cornewall Lewis was married to Theresa Lewis[12].
  • George Cornewall Lewis held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • English was George Cornewall Lewis's native language[14].
  • George Cornewall Lewis's professions included politician[6].
  • George Cornewall Lewis's professions included classical scholar[7].
  • George Cornewall Lewis worked as a writer[8].
  • George Cornewall Lewis held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[15].
  • George Cornewall Lewis held the position of Home Secretary[16].
  • George Cornewall Lewis held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • George Cornewall Lewis held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • George Cornewall Lewis held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • George Cornewall Lewis held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • George Cornewall Lewis's education included a stint at Christ Church[21].
  • George Cornewall Lewis's education included a stint at Eton College[22].
  • George Cornewall Lewis is recorded as male[23].
  • George Cornewall Lewis's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Cornewall Lewis's noble title is recorded as baronet[25].
  • George Cornewall Lewis's noble title is recorded as Lewis baronets[26].
  • George Cornewall Lewis was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], George Cornewall Lewis… he was born on April 21, 1806[3]. His father was Thomas Frankland Lewis[10]. His mother was Harriet Cornewall[11]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[21], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[22], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], classical scholar[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Exchequer[15], a public office[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1316[37]; Home Secretary[16], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1782[40]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1859[45]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1857[48]; and member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1852[51].

Personal Life

Among George Cornewall Lewis's spouses was Theresa Lewis[12]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

Death and Burial

George Cornewall Lewis died on April 13, 1863[5]. He died in Radnorshire[4].

Why It Matters

George Cornewall Lewis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was George Cornewall Lewis born?

George Cornewall Lewis was born in London[2].

Where did George Cornewall Lewis die?

George Cornewall Lewis died in Radnorshire[4].

Who were George Cornewall Lewis's parents?

George Cornewall Lewis's father was Thomas Frankland Lewis[10]. George Cornewall Lewis's mother was Harriet Cornewall[11].

Who was George Cornewall Lewis married to?

George Cornewall Lewis's spouses include Theresa Lewis[12].

What did George Cornewall Lewis do for work?

George Cornewall Lewis worked as politician[6], classical scholar[7], and writer[8].

Where did George Cornewall Lewis go to school?

George Cornewall Lewis was educated at Christ Church[21] and Eton College[22].

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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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