Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury

British politician (1823-1921)
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Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury
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Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury

Summary

Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 3, 1823[3]. He died on December 11, 1921[4]. He worked as a politician[5], judge[6], and barrister[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's place of birth was London[2].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury was born on September 3, 1823[3].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury died on December 11, 1921[4].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's father was Stanley Lees Giffard[9].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's mother was Susanna Meares Moran[10].
  • Among Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's spouses was Caroline Humphreys[11].
  • Among Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's spouses was Wilhelmina Woodfall[12].
  • A child of Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury was Hardinge Goulburn Giffard, 2nd Earl of Halsbury[13].
  • A child of Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury was Lady Constance Mary Evelyn Giffard[14].
  • A child of Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury was Lynie May Robias Giffard[15].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury worked as a politician[5].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's professions included judge[6].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury worked as a barrister[7].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury held the position of Lord Chancellor[17].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury held the position of Lord Chancellor[21].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury held the position of Lord Chancellor[22].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's education included a stint at Merton College[23].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury is recorded as male[26].
  • Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury… he was born on September 3, 1823[3]. His father was Stanley Lees Giffard[9]. His mother was Susanna Meares Moran[10].

Education

Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's education included a stint at Merton College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], judge[6], and barrister[7]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[17], a title[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1066[30]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1880[33]; member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1874[36]; and member of the House of Lords[20], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1801[39].

Recognition

Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Caroline Humphreys[11], 1822–1873[40] and Wilhelmina Woodfall[12], 1850–1927[41]. Children include Hardinge Goulburn Giffard, 2nd Earl of Halsbury[13], a barrister[42], 1880–1943[43], of United Kingdom[44]; Lady Constance Mary Evelyn Giffard[14], 1877–1962[45]; and Lynie May Robias Giffard[15]. Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury was affiliated with the Conservative Party[46].

Death and Burial

Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury died on December 11, 1921[4].

Why It Matters

Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury born?

Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury was born in London[2].

Who were Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's parents?

Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's father was Stanley Lees Giffard[9]. Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's mother was Susanna Meares Moran[10].

Who was Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury married to?

Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury's spouses include Caroline Humphreys[11] and Wilhelmina Woodfall[12].

What did Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury do for work?

Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury worked as politician[5], judge[6], and barrister[7].

Where did Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury go to school?

Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury was educated at Merton College[23].

What awards did Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . assets.parliament.uk. assets.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . The London Gazette 25485. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [46] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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