Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf

British life peer and retired barrister and judge
Person human Q1586895
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Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf

Summary

Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf is a human[1]. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2], he… he was born on May 2, 1933[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and judge[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf was born on May 2, 1933[3].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf worked as a politician[4].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf's professions included judge[5].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[8].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf held the position of member of the House of Lords[9].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf was employed by University College London[10].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf was educated at University College London[11].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf was educated at Fettes College[12].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf received the Ring of Tolerance[13].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf received the Fellow of the British Academy[14].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf received the honorary doctorate[16].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf was a member of British Academy[17].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf is recorded as male[18].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf's Commons category is recorded as Harry Woolf[20].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf's given name is recorded as Harry[21].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf's medical condition is recorded as stuttering[22].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[24].
  • Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf's writing language is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on May 2, 1933[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[11], a university college[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1826[28], headquartered in UCL Main Building[29] and Fettes College[12], a boarding school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1870[32], headquartered in Edinburgh[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and judge[5]. Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf was employed by University College London[10]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[8], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35] and member of the House of Lords[9], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1801[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Ring of Tolerance[13], an award[39]; Fellow of the British Academy[14], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1300[44]; and honorary doctorate[16], a title of honor[45].

Why It Matters

Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf born?

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2], Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf…

What did Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf do for work?

Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf worked as politician[4] and judge[5].

Where did Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf go to school?

Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf was educated at University College London[11] and Fettes College[12].

What awards did Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf receive?

Honors received include Ring of Tolerance[13], Fellow of the British Academy[14], Knight Bachelor[15], and honorary doctorate[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . euro-acad.eu. Retrieved . euro-acad.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, judge
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  2. 27d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer
    Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
    Position held Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Master of the Rolls, Lords of Appeal in Ordinary +2
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