George Henry Law

British bishop
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George Henry Law

Summary

George Henry Law is a human[1]. Born in Peterhouse[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1761[3]. He died in Banwell Caves[4]. He died on September 22, 1845[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6].

Key Facts

  • George Henry Law was born in Peterhouse[2].
  • George Henry Law passed away in Banwell Caves[4].
  • George Henry Law was born on September 12, 1761[3].
  • George Henry Law died on September 22, 1845[5].
  • Burial took place at Wells Cathedral[7].
  • George Henry Law's father was Edmund Law[8].
  • George Henry Law's mother was Mary Christian[9].
  • George Henry Law was married to Jane Adeane[10].
  • A child of George Henry Law was Jane Waugh Law[11].
  • A child of George Henry Law was Joanna Law[12].
  • A child of George Henry Law was Anna Law[13].
  • A child of George Henry Law was Augusta Law[14].
  • A child of George Henry Law was James Thomas Law[15].
  • A child of George Henry Law was George Law[16].
  • George Henry Law held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • George Henry Law is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[18].
  • George Henry Law worked as an Anglican priest[6].
  • George Henry Law held the position of Anglican Bishop of Bath and Wells[19].
  • George Henry Law held the position of Bishop of Chester[20].
  • George Henry Law's education included a stint at Queens' College[21].
  • George Henry Law's education included a stint at Charterhouse School[22].
  • George Henry Law received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • George Henry Law was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • George Henry Law's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].
  • George Henry Law is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

George Henry Law's place of birth was Peterhouse[2]. He was born on September 12, 1761[3]. His father was Edmund Law[8]. His mother was Mary Christian[9]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[18].

Education

Educated at Queens' College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1448[29] and Charterhouse School[22], a boarding school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1611[32], headquartered in Godalming[33].

Career and Affiliations

George Henry Law worked as an Anglican priest[6]. Positions held include Anglican Bishop of Bath and Wells[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1569[36] and Bishop of Chester[20], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1541[39].

Recognition

George Henry Law received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

Personal Life

George Henry Law was married to Jane Adeane[10]. Children include Jane Waugh Law[11]; Joanna Law[12]; Anna Law[13], 1786–1832[40]; Augusta Law[14], 1789–1822[41]; James Thomas Law[15], a writer[42], 1790–1876[43]; and George Law[16], 1794–1811[44]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].

Death and Burial

George Henry Law died on September 22, 1845[5]. He died in Banwell Caves[4]. He is buried at Wells Cathedral[7].

FAQs

Where was George Henry Law born?

Born in Peterhouse[2], George Henry Law…

Where did George Henry Law die?

George Henry Law passed away in Banwell Caves[4].

Who were George Henry Law's parents?

George Henry Law's father was Edmund Law[8]. George Henry Law's mother was Mary Christian[9].

Who was George Henry Law married to?

George Henry Law's spouses include Jane Adeane[10].

What did George Henry Law do for work?

George Henry Law worked as Anglican priest[6].

Where did George Henry Law go to school?

George Henry Law was educated at Queens' College[21] and Charterhouse School[22].

What awards did George Henry Law receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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