Henry Cecil Raikes

British politician (1838-1891)
Person human Q5719262
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Henry Cecil Raikes

Summary

Henry Cecil Raikes is a human[1]. He was born in Chester[2]. He was born on November 18, 1838[3]. He passed away in Denbighshire[4]. He died on August 24, 1891[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Cecil Raikes's place of birth was Chester[2].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes passed away in Denbighshire[4].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes was born on November 18, 1838[3].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes died on August 24, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at St Cyngar's Church, Hope[9].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes's father was Henry Raikes[10].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes's mother was Lucy Charlotte Wrangham[11].
  • Among Henry Cecil Raikes's spouses was Charlotte Blanche Trevor-Roper[12].
  • A child of Henry Cecil Raikes was Henry St. John Digby Raikes[13].
  • A child of Henry Cecil Raikes was Alice Theodora Raikes[14].
  • A child of Henry Cecil Raikes was Blanche Amabel Raikes[15].
  • A child of Henry Cecil Raikes was Edith Gertrude Raikes[16].
  • A child of Henry Cecil Raikes was Lucy Violet Raikes[17].
  • A child of Henry Cecil Raikes was Francis Edward Raikes[18].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes's professions included barrister[7].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes held the position of member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes was educated at Trinity College[26].
  • Henry Cecil Raikes was educated at Shrewsbury School[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chester[2], Henry Cecil Raikes… he was born on November 18, 1838[3]. His father was Henry Raikes[10]. His mother was Lucy Charlotte Wrangham[11].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[26] and Shrewsbury School[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and barrister[7]. Positions held include member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1886[30]; member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1885[33]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1880[36]; member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1874[39]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1868[42]; and Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[43], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Personal Life

Henry Cecil Raikes was married to Charlotte Blanche Trevor-Roper[12]. Children include Henry St. John Digby Raikes[13], 1863–1943[46], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[47]; Alice Theodora Raikes[14], 1862–1943[48]; Blanche Amabel Raikes[15], 1865–1904[49]; Edith Gertrude Raikes[16]; Lucy Violet Raikes[17], 1869–1935[50]; and Francis Edward Raikes[18], 1870–1922[51]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[52].

Death and Burial

Henry Cecil Raikes died on August 24, 1891[5]. He died in Denbighshire[4]. Burial took place at St Cyngar's Church, Hope[9].

Why It Matters

Henry Cecil Raikes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Henry Cecil Raikes born?

Henry Cecil Raikes's place of birth was Chester[2].

Where did Henry Cecil Raikes die?

Henry Cecil Raikes passed away in Denbighshire[4].

Who were Henry Cecil Raikes's parents?

Henry Cecil Raikes's father was Henry Raikes[10]. Henry Cecil Raikes's mother was Lucy Charlotte Wrangham[11].

Who was Henry Cecil Raikes married to?

Henry Cecil Raikes's spouses include Charlotte Blanche Trevor-Roper[12].

What did Henry Cecil Raikes do for work?

Henry Cecil Raikes worked as politician[6] and barrister[7].

Where did Henry Cecil Raikes go to school?

Henry Cecil Raikes was educated at Trinity College[26] and Shrewsbury School[27].

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  8. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  23. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [7] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
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  27. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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