Hartley Shawcross

British politician (1902-2003)
Person human Q334142
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Hartley Shawcross

Summary

Hartley Shawcross is a human[1]. Born in Giessen[2], he… he was born on +1902-02-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Cowbeech Farmhouse[4]. He died on +2003-07-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], businessperson[7], barrister[8], and autobiographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Giessen[2], Hartley Shawcross…
  • Hartley Shawcross died in Cowbeech Farmhouse[4].
  • Hartley Shawcross was born on +1902-02-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hartley Shawcross died on +2003-07-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hartley Shawcross's father was John Shawcross[11].
  • Hartley Shawcross's mother was Hilda Constance Asser[12].
  • Hartley Shawcross was married to Alberta Rosita Shyvers[13].
  • Among Hartley Shawcross's spouses was Joan Winifred Mather[14].
  • Hartley Shawcross was married to Susanne Monique Jansen[15].
  • A child of Hartley Shawcross was William Shawcross[16].
  • A child of Hartley Shawcross was Joanna Shawcross[17].
  • A child of Hartley Shawcross was Hume Shawcross[18].
  • Hartley Shawcross held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Hartley Shawcross worked as a politician[6].
  • Hartley Shawcross worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Hartley Shawcross's professions included barrister[8].
  • Hartley Shawcross's professions included autobiographer[9].
  • Hartley Shawcross held the position of President of the Board of Trade[20].
  • Hartley Shawcross held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[21].
  • Hartley Shawcross held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Hartley Shawcross held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Hartley Shawcross held the position of member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Hartley Shawcross held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Hartley Shawcross's education included a stint at London School of Economics and Political Science[26].
  • Hartley Shawcross's education included a stint at Dulwich College[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hartley Shawcross's place of birth was Giessen[2]. He was born on +1902-02-04T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Shawcross[11]. His mother was Hilda Constance Asser[12].

Education

Educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[26], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1895[30], headquartered in London[31]; Dulwich College[27], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1619[34]; and University of Geneva[35], a public research university[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1559[38], headquartered in Geneva[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], businessperson[7], barrister[8], and autobiographer[9]. Positions held include President of the Board of Trade[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Attorney General for England and Wales[21], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1277[44]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1801[47]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49]; member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1955[52]; and member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1951[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[56], a grade of an order[57], in United Kingdom[58]; Knight Bachelor[59], a title of honor[60], in United Kingdom[61], founded in 1300[62]; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[63]; and honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons[64].

Personal Life

Spouses include Alberta Rosita Shyvers[13], Joan Winifred Mather[14], and Susanne Monique Jansen[15]. Children include William Shawcross[16], a journalist[65], b. 1946[66], of United Kingdom[67], awarded the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[68]; Joanna Shawcross[17], b. 1948[69]; and Hume Shawcross[18]. Hartley Shawcross was affiliated with the Labour Party[70].

Death and Burial

Hartley Shawcross died on +2003-07-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Cowbeech Farmhouse[4].

Why It Matters

Hartley Shawcross ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Hartley Shawcross born?

Hartley Shawcross's place of birth was Giessen[2].

Where did Hartley Shawcross die?

Hartley Shawcross passed away in Cowbeech Farmhouse[4].

Who were Hartley Shawcross's parents?

Hartley Shawcross's father was John Shawcross[11]. Hartley Shawcross's mother was Hilda Constance Asser[12].

Who was Hartley Shawcross married to?

Hartley Shawcross's spouses include Alberta Rosita Shyvers[13], Joan Winifred Mather[14], and Susanne Monique Jansen[15].

What did Hartley Shawcross do for work?

Hartley Shawcross worked as politician[6], businessperson[7], barrister[8], and autobiographer[9].

Where did Hartley Shawcross go to school?

Hartley Shawcross was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[26], Dulwich College[27], and University of Geneva[35].

What awards did Hartley Shawcross receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[56], Knight Bachelor[59], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[63], and honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons[64].

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