H. H. Asquith

British politician; Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916 (1852–1928)
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H. H. Asquith
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H. H. Asquith

Summary

H. H. Asquith is a human[1]. He was born in Morley[2]. He was born on September 12, 1852[3]. He died in The Wharf[4]. He died on February 15, 1928[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,992 views/month, #5,629 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • H. H. Asquith's place of birth was Morley[2].
  • H. H. Asquith died in The Wharf[4].
  • H. H. Asquith was born on September 12, 1852[3].
  • H. H. Asquith was born on January 1, 1852[10].
  • H. H. Asquith died on February 15, 1928[5].
  • H. H. Asquith died on January 1, 1928[11].
  • H. H. Asquith is buried at Church of All Saints[12].
  • H. H. Asquith's father was Joseph Dixon Asquith[13].
  • H. H. Asquith's mother was Emily Willans[14].
  • Among H. H. Asquith's spouses was Margot Asquith[15].
  • Among H. H. Asquith's spouses was Helen Kelsall Melland[16].
  • A child of H. H. Asquith was Elizabeth Bibesco[17].
  • A child of H. H. Asquith was Raymond Asquith[18].
  • A child of H. H. Asquith was Herbert Asquith[19].
  • A child of H. H. Asquith was Arthur Asquith[20].
  • A child of H. H. Asquith was Violet Bonham Carter[21].
  • A child of H. H. Asquith was Cyril Asquith, Baron Asquith of Bishopstone[22].
  • H. H. Asquith held citizenship in United Kingdom[23].
  • English was H. H. Asquith's native language[24].
  • H. H. Asquith worked as a politician[6].
  • H. H. Asquith worked as a diplomat[7].
  • H. H. Asquith worked as a barrister[8].
  • H. H. Asquith held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[25].
  • H. H. Asquith held the position of Leader of the Opposition[26].
  • H. H. Asquith held the position of Secretary of State for War[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Morley[2], H. H. Asquith… Recorded date of birth include September 12, 1852[3] and January 1, 1852[10]. His father was Joseph Dixon Asquith[13]. His mother was Emily Willans[14]. English was his native language[24].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[28], City of London School[29], City Law School[30], and Fulneck School[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[25], a public office[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1721[34]; Leader of the Opposition[26], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1807[37]; Secretary of State for War[27], a position[38], in Kingdom of Great Britain[39]; Leader of the House of Commons[40], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1721[43]; Chancellor of the Exchequer[44], a public office[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1316[47]; and Home Secretary[48], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1782[51].

Recognition

H. H. Asquith received the Order of the Garter[52].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margot Asquith[15], an autobiographer[53], 1864–1945[54], of United Kingdom[55] and Helen Kelsall Melland[16], 1855–1891[56]. Children include Elizabeth Bibesco[17], Raymond Asquith[18], Herbert Asquith[19], Arthur Asquith[20], Violet Bonham Carter[21], and Cyril Asquith, Baron Asquith of Bishopstone[22]. H. H. Asquith's religion is recorded as Congregational churches[57]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[58].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 15, 1928[5] and January 1, 1928[11]. H. H. Asquith passed away in The Wharf[4]. The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[59]. Burial took place at Church of All Saints[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for H. H. Asquith include Asquith[60], a suburb[61], in Australia[62].

Why It Matters

H. H. Asquith ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,992 views/month, #5,629 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Works attributed to him include United Kingdom declaration of war upon Germany (1914)[65], a declaration of war[66], in United Kingdom[67]. Entities named for him include Asquith[60], a suburb[61], in Australia[62].

FAQs

Where was H. H. Asquith born?

Born in Morley[2], H. H. Asquith…

Where did H. H. Asquith die?

H. H. Asquith died in The Wharf[4].

Who were H. H. Asquith's parents?

H. H. Asquith's father was Joseph Dixon Asquith[13]. H. H. Asquith's mother was Emily Willans[14].

Who was H. H. Asquith married to?

H. H. Asquith's spouses include Margot Asquith[15] and Helen Kelsall Melland[16].

What did H. H. Asquith do for work?

H. H. Asquith worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and barrister[8].

Where did H. H. Asquith go to school?

H. H. Asquith was educated at Balliol College[28], City of London School[29], City Law School[30], and Fulneck School[31].

What awards did H. H. Asquith receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[52].

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  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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