Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns

British statesman who served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain (1819–1885)
Person human Q333804
Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns
John Watkins · Public Domain · Wikimedia
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds

Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns

Summary

Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns is a human[1]. Born in Cultra[2], he… he was born on December 27, 1819[3]. He died in Bournemouth[4]. He died on April 2, 1885[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns was born in Cultra[2].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns died in Bournemouth[4].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns was born on December 27, 1819[3].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns died on April 2, 1885[5].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's father was William Cairns[10].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's mother was Rosanna Johnston[11].
  • Among Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's spouses was Mary Harriet MacNeile[12].
  • A child of Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns was Arthur Cairns, 2nd Earl Cairns[13].
  • A child of Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns was Herbert Cairns, 3rd Earl Cairns[14].
  • A child of Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns was Wilfred Cairns, 4th Earl Cairns[15].
  • A child of Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns was Hugh Cairns[16].
  • A child of Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns was Lady Lilias Cairns[17].
  • A child of Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns was Douglas Halyburton Cairns[18].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's professions included politician[6].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's professions included judge[7].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's professions included barrister[8].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns held the position of Lord Chancellor[20].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[26].
  • Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's education included a stint at Belfast Royal Academy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cultra[2], Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns… he was born on December 27, 1819[3]. His father was William Cairns[10]. His mother was Rosanna Johnston[11].

Education

Educated at Trinity College, Dublin[26], a collegiate university[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1592[30], headquartered in Dublin[31] and Belfast Royal Academy[27], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1785[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[20], a title[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1066[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1865[42]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1859[45]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1857[48]; and member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1852[51].

Recognition

Awards received include earl[52], Doctor of Civil Law[53], viscount[54], baron[55], and Legum Doctor[56].

Personal Life

Among Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's spouses was Mary Harriet MacNeile[12]. Children include Arthur Cairns, 2nd Earl Cairns[13], a politician[57], 1861–1890[58], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[59]; Herbert Cairns, 3rd Earl Cairns[14], a politician[60], 1863–1905[61], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[62]; Wilfred Cairns, 4th Earl Cairns[15], a military personnel[63], 1865–1946[64], of United Kingdom[65], awarded the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[66]; Hugh Cairns[16]; Lady Lilias Cairns[17], 1860–1889[67]; and Douglas Halyburton Cairns[18], 1867–1936[68]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[69].

Death and Burial

Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns died on April 2, 1885[5]. He passed away in Bournemouth[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns born?

Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's place of birth was Cultra[2].

Where did Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns die?

Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns died in Bournemouth[4].

Who were Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's parents?

Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's father was William Cairns[10]. Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's mother was Rosanna Johnston[11].

Who was Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns married to?

Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns's spouses include Mary Harriet MacNeile[12].

What did Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns do for work?

Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns worked as politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8].

Where did Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns go to school?

Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[26] and Belfast Royal Academy[27].

What awards did Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns receive?

Honors received include earl[52], Doctor of Civil Law[53], viscount[54], and baron[55].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . thegazette.co.uk. thegazette.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [69] . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . wikidata.org.
  23. [7] . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  25. [52] . wikidata.org.
  26. [53] . wikidata.org.
  27. [54] . wikidata.org.
  28. [55] . wikidata.org.
  29. [56] . wikidata.org.
  30. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [60] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [62] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [63] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [64] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [65] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [66] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [67] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  29. [68] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  30. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  31. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  32. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  33. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  34. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  35. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  36. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [70] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

📑 Cite this page

Use these citations when quoting this entity in research, articles, AI prompts, or wherever provenance matters. We aggregate Wikidata + Wikipedia + authoritative open-data sources; the stitched, scored, cross-referenced view is what 4ort.xyz contributes.

APA 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph. (2026). Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns. Retrieved April 11, 2026, from https://4ort.xyz/entity/hugh-cairns-1st-earl-cairns
MLA “Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns.” 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph, 4ort.xyz, 11 Apr. 2026, https://4ort.xyz/entity/hugh-cairns-1st-earl-cairns.
BibTeX @misc{4ortxyz_hugh-cairns-1st-earl-cairns_2026, author = {{4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph}}, title = {{Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://4ort.xyz/entity/hugh-cairns-1st-earl-cairns}, note = {Accessed: 2026-04-11}}
LLM prompt According to 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph (aggregator of Wikidata, Wikipedia, and authoritative open-data sources): Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns — https://4ort.xyz/entity/hugh-cairns-1st-earl-cairns (retrieved 2026-04-11)

Canonical URL: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hugh-cairns-1st-earl-cairns · Last refreshed:

Edit History

Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of
    Candidacy in election 1865 United Kingdom general election, 1852 United Kingdom general election, 1857 United Kingdom general election +1
    Instance of human
    Place of death Bournemouth
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
Live feed via Wikidata EventStreams. New edits appear within minutes of being made on Wikidata.