Henry George Ward

English diplomat, politician, and colonial administrator
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Henry George Ward

Summary

Henry George Ward is a human[1]. He was born on February 17, 1797[2]. He died on August 2, 1860[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry George Ward was born on February 17, 1797[2].
  • Henry George Ward died on August 2, 1860[3].
  • Henry George Ward's father was Robert Plumer Ward[8].
  • Henry George Ward's mother was Catherine Julia Maling[9].
  • Henry George Ward was married to Emily Swinburne[10].
  • A child of Henry George Ward was Dudley Ward[11].
  • A child of Henry George Ward was Alice Ward[12].
  • Henry George Ward held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Henry George Ward held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Henry George Ward's professions included politician[4].
  • Henry George Ward worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Henry George Ward worked as a writer[6].
  • Henry George Ward held the position of Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands[15].
  • Henry George Ward held the position of Governor of British Ceylon[16].
  • Henry George Ward held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Henry George Ward held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Henry George Ward held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Henry George Ward held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Henry George Ward's education included a stint at Harrow School[21].
  • Henry George Ward received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • Henry George Ward is recorded as male[23].
  • Henry George Ward's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Henry George Ward's Commons category is recorded as Henry George Ward[25].
  • The cause of death was cholera[26].
  • Henry George Ward's family name is recorded as Ward[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry George Ward was born on February 17, 1797[2]. His father was Robert Plumer Ward[8]. His mother was Catherine Julia Maling[9].

Education

Henry George Ward's education included a stint at Harrow School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], and writer[6]. Positions held include Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands[15]; Governor of British Ceylon[16], a position[28], in British Empire[29], founded in 1795[30]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1847[33]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1841[36]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1837[39]; and member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1835[42].

Recognition

Henry George Ward received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

Personal Life

Henry George Ward was married to Emily Swinburne[10]. Children include Dudley Ward[11], a politician[43], 1827–1913[44], of New Zealand[45] and Alice Ward[12].

Death and Burial

Henry George Ward died on August 2, 1860[3]. The cause of death was cholera[26].

Why It Matters

Henry George Ward ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Who were Henry George Ward's parents?

Henry George Ward's father was Robert Plumer Ward[8]. Henry George Ward's mother was Catherine Julia Maling[9].

Who was Henry George Ward married to?

Henry George Ward's spouses include Emily Swinburne[10].

What did Henry George Ward do for work?

Henry George Ward worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], and writer[6].

Where did Henry George Ward go to school?

Henry George Ward was educated at Harrow School[21].

What awards did Henry George Ward receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . worldstatesmen.org. worldstatesmen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . worldstatesmen.org. worldstatesmen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The London Gazette 20973. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, writer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Cause of death cholera
    Occupation
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