Herbert Fisher

British politician (1865-1940)
Person human Q333442
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Herbert Fisher

Summary

Herbert Fisher is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1865-03-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1940-04-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Fisher's place of birth was London[2].
  • Herbert Fisher died in London[4].
  • Herbert Fisher was born on +1865-03-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Herbert Fisher died on +1940-04-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Herbert Fisher's father was Herbert William Fisher[10].
  • Herbert Fisher's mother was Mary Louisa Jackson[11].
  • Among Herbert Fisher's spouses was Lettice Fisher[12].
  • A child of Herbert Fisher was Mary Bennett[13].
  • Herbert Fisher held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Herbert Fisher held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Herbert Fisher worked as a politician[6].
  • Herbert Fisher worked as a historian[7].
  • Herbert Fisher's professions included writer[8].
  • Herbert Fisher held the position of Secretary of State for Education[16].
  • Herbert Fisher held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Herbert Fisher held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Herbert Fisher held the position of member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Herbert Fisher held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Herbert Fisher held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Herbert Fisher was employed by University of Sheffield[22].
  • Herbert Fisher was educated at New College[23].
  • Herbert Fisher's education included a stint at Winchester College[24].
  • A notable student of Herbert Fisher was G. V. Portus[25].
  • Herbert Fisher received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[26].
  • Herbert Fisher received the Fellow of the British Academy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Herbert Fisher was born in London[2]. He was born on +1865-03-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Herbert William Fisher[10]. His mother was Mary Louisa Jackson[11].

Education

Educated at New College[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1379[30] and Winchester College[24], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1382[33], headquartered in Winchester[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. Herbert Fisher was employed by University of Sheffield[22]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Education[16], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1992[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1924[42]; member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1923[45]; member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1922[48]; and member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1918[51]. A notable student of him was G. V. Portus[25].

Recognition

Awards received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[26], a literary award[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1919[54] and Fellow of the British Academy[27], a fellowship award[55], in United Kingdom[56].

Personal Life

Herbert Fisher was married to Lettice Fisher[12]. A child of him was Mary Bennett[13]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[57].

Death and Burial

Herbert Fisher died on +1940-04-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Herbert Fisher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Fisher born?

Born in London[2], Herbert Fisher…

Where did Herbert Fisher die?

Herbert Fisher died in London[4].

Who were Herbert Fisher's parents?

Herbert Fisher's father was Herbert William Fisher[10]. Herbert Fisher's mother was Mary Louisa Jackson[11].

Who was Herbert Fisher married to?

Herbert Fisher's spouses include Lettice Fisher[12].

What did Herbert Fisher do for work?

Herbert Fisher worked as politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

Where did Herbert Fisher go to school?

Herbert Fisher was educated at New College[23] and Winchester College[24].

What awards did Herbert Fisher receive?

Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[26] and Fellow of the British Academy[27].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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