Henry Fawcett

British academic, politician and economist (1833–1884)
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Henry Fawcett
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Henry Fawcett

Summary

Henry Fawcett is a human[1]. He was born in Salisbury[2]. He was born on August 26, 1833[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on November 6, 1884[5]. He worked as an economist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Salisbury[2], Henry Fawcett…
  • Henry Fawcett died in Cambridge[4].
  • Henry Fawcett was born on August 26, 1833[3].
  • Henry Fawcett was born on 1833[11].
  • Henry Fawcett died on November 6, 1884[5].
  • Henry Fawcett died on 1884[12].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Mary and St Michael, Trumpington[13].
  • Henry Fawcett was married to Millicent Garrett Fawcett[14].
  • A child of Henry Fawcett was Philippa Fawcett[15].
  • Henry Fawcett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Henry Fawcett's professions included economist[6].
  • Henry Fawcett's professions included politician[7].
  • Henry Fawcett's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Henry Fawcett's professions included writer[9].
  • Henry Fawcett's field of work was economics[17].
  • Henry Fawcett held the position of Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Henry Fawcett held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Henry Fawcett held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Henry Fawcett held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Henry Fawcett held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Among Henry Fawcett's employers was University of Cambridge[23].
  • Henry Fawcett's education included a stint at Peterhouse[24].
  • Henry Fawcett was educated at Trinity Hall[25].
  • Henry Fawcett was educated at King's College School[26].
  • Henry Fawcett was educated at Queenwood College[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Fawcett was born in Salisbury[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 26, 1833[3] and 1833[11].

Education

Educated at Peterhouse[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1284[30]; Trinity Hall[25], a university building[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1350[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; King's College School[26], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1829[37]; and Queenwood College[27], a public school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1847[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. Henry Fawcett's field of work was economics[17]. He was employed by University of Cambridge[23]. Positions held include Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[18], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1880[45]; member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1874[48]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1868[51]; and member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1865[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[55], a fellowship award[56], in United Kingdom[57]; honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[58], an award[59], in United Kingdom[60]; Honorary doctorate from the Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg[61], an award[62], in Germany[63]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[64], an award[65], in United Kingdom[66].

Personal Life

Henry Fawcett was married to Millicent Garrett Fawcett[14]. A child of him was Philippa Fawcett[15]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[67].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 6, 1884[5] and 1884[12]. Henry Fawcett died in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary and St Michael, Trumpington[13].

Why It Matters

Henry Fawcett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

He has been cited as an influence by Henry Hyndman[70], a journalist[71], 1842–1921[72], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[73].

FAQs

Where was Henry Fawcett born?

Henry Fawcett was born in Salisbury[2].

Where did Henry Fawcett die?

Henry Fawcett passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who was Henry Fawcett married to?

Henry Fawcett's spouses include Millicent Garrett Fawcett[14].

What did Henry Fawcett do for work?

Henry Fawcett worked as economist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Henry Fawcett go to school?

Henry Fawcett was educated at Peterhouse[24], Trinity Hall[25], King's College School[26], and Queenwood College[27].

What awards did Henry Fawcett receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[55], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[58], Honorary doctorate from the Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg[61], and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[64].

Who did Henry Fawcett influence?

Henry Fawcett has been cited as an influence by Henry Hyndman[70].

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