James Fitzjames Stephen

English lawyer, judge, writer, and philosopher (1829–1894)
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James Fitzjames Stephen
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James Fitzjames Stephen

Summary

James Fitzjames Stephen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kensington[2]. He was born on +1829-03-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Ipswich[4]. He died on +1894-03-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], jurist[8], and barrister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Fitzjames Stephen was born in Kensington[2].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen died in Ipswich[4].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen was born on +1829-03-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen died on +1894-03-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen's father was James Stephen[12].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen's mother was Jane Catherine Venn[13].
  • Among James Fitzjames Stephen's spouses was Mary Richenda Cunningham[14].
  • A child of James Fitzjames Stephen was Katharine Stephen[15].
  • A child of James Fitzjames Stephen was Herbert Stephen[16].
  • A child of James Fitzjames Stephen was James Kenneth Stephen[17].
  • A child of James Fitzjames Stephen was Harry Lushington Stephen[18].
  • A child of James Fitzjames Stephen was Rosamond Stephen[19].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen's professions included judge[6].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen's professions included lawyer[7].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen's professions included jurist[8].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen worked as a barrister[9].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen's field of work was law[21].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen's field of work was justice and judicial activities[22].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen held the position of judge[23].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[24].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen's education included a stint at Eton College[25].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen was educated at Trinity College[26].
  • James Fitzjames Stephen's education included a stint at King's College London[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kensington[2], James Fitzjames Stephen… he was born on +1829-03-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was James Stephen[12]. His mother was Jane Catherine Venn[13].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[24], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Eton College[25], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34]; Trinity College[26], a college of the University of Cambridge[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1546[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; and King's College London[27], a public research university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1829[41], headquartered in London[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], jurist[8], and barrister[9]. Fields of work include law[21], an academic discipline[43] and justice and judicial activities[22], an economic activity[44]. James Fitzjames Stephen held the position of judge[23].

Personal Life

James Fitzjames Stephen was married to Mary Richenda Cunningham[14]. Children include Katharine Stephen[15], a librarian[45], 1856–1924[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47]; Herbert Stephen[16], a barrister[48], 1857–1932[49], of United Kingdom[50]; James Kenneth Stephen[17], a poet[51], 1859–1892[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53]; Harry Lushington Stephen[18], a barrister[54], 1860–1945[55], of United Kingdom[56]; and Rosamond Stephen[19], 1868–1951[57]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[58].

Death and Burial

James Fitzjames Stephen died on +1894-03-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Ipswich[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

James Fitzjames Stephen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was James Fitzjames Stephen born?

James Fitzjames Stephen's place of birth was Kensington[2].

Where did James Fitzjames Stephen die?

James Fitzjames Stephen passed away in Ipswich[4].

Who were James Fitzjames Stephen's parents?

James Fitzjames Stephen's father was James Stephen[12]. James Fitzjames Stephen's mother was Jane Catherine Venn[13].

Who was James Fitzjames Stephen married to?

James Fitzjames Stephen's spouses include Mary Richenda Cunningham[14].

What did James Fitzjames Stephen do for work?

James Fitzjames Stephen worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], jurist[8], and barrister[9].

Where did James Fitzjames Stephen go to school?

James Fitzjames Stephen was educated at University of Cambridge[24], Eton College[25], Trinity College[26], and King's College London[27].

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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