Irene Ward, Baroness Ward
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Summary
Irene Ward, Baroness Ward was born on February 23, 1895[1], in London[2]. She died on April 26, 1980[3], in London[4]. She worked as a politician[5] and secretary[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Field of work: women's rights[10]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[11], member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20]
- Employer: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement[21], Cecil Cochrane[22]
- Educated at: Newcastle High School for Girls[23], Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School[24]
- Award received: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], Companion of Honour[27]
- Member of: Voluntary Aid Detachment[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Noble title: baron[30]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[31]
- Archives at: Bodleian Libraries[32]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[33]
- Family name: Ward[34]
- Given name: Irene[35]
- Significant event: suspension from the House of Commons[36]
- Work location: London[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Name in native language: Irene Ward, Baroness Ward[39]
- Significant person: Thelma Cazalet-Keir[40]
- Candidacy in election: 1931 United Kingdom general election[41], 1935 United Kingdom general election[42], 1964 United Kingdom general election[43], 1950 United Kingdom general election[44], 1955 United Kingdom general election[45], 1959 United Kingdom general election[46], 1966 United Kingdom general election[47], 1970 United Kingdom general election[48], 1951 United Kingdom general election[49]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: The_Women’s_Library_LSESuffrageInterviewsProject[50]
- Oral history at: British Library of Political and Economic Science[51]
Why It Matters
Irene Ward, Baroness Ward is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Irene Ward, Baroness Ward born?
Irene Ward, Baroness Ward was born in London[2].
Where did Irene Ward, Baroness Ward die?
Irene Ward, Baroness Ward died in London[4].
What did Irene Ward, Baroness Ward do for work?
Irene Ward, Baroness Ward worked as a politician[5] and secretary[6].
Where did Irene Ward, Baroness Ward go to school?
Irene Ward, Baroness Ward was educated at Newcastle High School for Girls[23] and Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School[24].
What awards did Irene Ward, Baroness Ward receive?
Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], and Companion of Honour[27].