Humphrey Waldock

British jurist and international lawyer (1904–1981)
Person human Q1637275
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Humphrey Waldock

Summary

Humphrey Waldock is a human[1]. He was born in Colombo[2]. He was born on +1904-08-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in The Hague[4]. He died on +1981-08-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Humphrey Waldock's place of birth was Colombo[2].
  • Humphrey Waldock passed away in The Hague[4].
  • Humphrey Waldock was born on +1904-08-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Humphrey Waldock died on +1981-08-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Humphrey Waldock held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Humphrey Waldock worked as a judge[6].
  • Humphrey Waldock worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Humphrey Waldock held the position of President of the International Court of Justice[10].
  • Humphrey Waldock held the position of Judge of the International Court of Justice[11].
  • Humphrey Waldock held the position of Judge of the European Court of Human Rights[12].
  • Humphrey Waldock held the position of President of the European Court of Human Rights[13].
  • Humphrey Waldock's education included a stint at Uppingham School[14].
  • Humphrey Waldock received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Humphrey Waldock received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Humphrey Waldock received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Humphrey Waldock was a member of Gray's Inn[18].
  • Humphrey Waldock was a member of Institut de Droit International[19].
  • Humphrey Waldock's image is recorded as Humphrey Waldock (1979).jpg[20].
  • Humphrey Waldock's image is recorded as Humphrey Waldock, International Court of Justice 1979.jpg[21].
  • Humphrey Waldock is recorded as male[22].
  • Humphrey Waldock's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Humphrey Waldock's ISNI is recorded as 0000000108988082[24].
  • Humphrey Waldock's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 49290344[25].
  • Humphrey Waldock's GND ID is recorded as 1138586129[26].
  • Humphrey Waldock's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no94023361[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Humphrey Waldock's place of birth was Colombo[2]. He was born on +1904-08-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Humphrey Waldock's education included a stint at Uppingham School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include President of the International Court of Justice[10], a position[28]; Judge of the International Court of Justice[11], a position[29]; Judge of the European Court of Human Rights[12], a position[30]; and President of the European Court of Human Rights[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1300[37].

Death and Burial

Humphrey Waldock died on +1981-08-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in The Hague[4].

Why It Matters

Humphrey Waldock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Humphrey Waldock born?

Born in Colombo[2], Humphrey Waldock…

Where did Humphrey Waldock die?

Humphrey Waldock passed away in The Hague[4].

What did Humphrey Waldock do for work?

Humphrey Waldock worked as judge[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Humphrey Waldock go to school?

Humphrey Waldock was educated at Uppingham School[14].

What awards did Humphrey Waldock receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], and Knight Bachelor[17].

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  8. [10] . icj-cij.org. icj-cij.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . icj-cij.org. icj-cij.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of death The Hague
    Image Humphrey Waldock (1979).jpg, Humphrey Waldock, International Court of Justice 1979.jpg
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