James Harris

British politician, born 1807
Person human Q321003
James Harris
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James Harris

Summary

James Harris is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 25, 1807[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 17, 1889[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Harris was born in London[2].
  • James Harris died in London[4].
  • James Harris was born on March 25, 1807[3].
  • James Harris died on May 17, 1889[5].
  • James Harris's father was James Harris[9].
  • James Harris's mother was Harriet Dashwood[10].
  • James Harris was married to Lady Corisande Bennet[11].
  • Among James Harris's spouses was Susan Hamilton[12].
  • James Harris held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • James Harris worked as a politician[6].
  • James Harris's professions included writer[7].
  • James Harris held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[14].
  • James Harris held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15].
  • James Harris held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • James Harris held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • James Harris held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[18].
  • James Harris held the position of Lord Privy Seal[19].
  • James Harris's education included a stint at Oriel College[20].
  • James Harris was educated at Eton College[21].
  • James Harris received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • James Harris is recorded as male[23].
  • James Harris's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Harris's noble title is recorded as Earl of Malmesbury[25].
  • James Harris was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].
  • James Harris's Commons category is recorded as James Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], James Harris… he was born on March 25, 1807[3]. His father was he[9]. His mother was Harriet Dashwood[10].

Education

Educated at Oriel College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1324[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[21], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[14], a public office[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1782[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1841[42]; member of the House of Lords[17], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45]; Leader of the House of Lords[18], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1721[48]; and Lord Privy Seal[19], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1307[51].

Recognition

James Harris received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Corisande Bennet[11], an aristocrat[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53] and Susan Hamilton[12]. James Harris was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].

Death and Burial

James Harris died on May 17, 1889[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Harris include Malmsbury[54], a town[55], in Australia[56].

Why It Matters

James Harris ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Malmsbury[54], a town[55], in Australia[56].

FAQs

Where was James Harris born?

James Harris was born in London[2].

Where did James Harris die?

James Harris died in London[4].

Who were James Harris's parents?

James Harris's father was James Harris[9]. James Harris's mother was Harriet Dashwood[10].

Who was James Harris married to?

James Harris's spouses include Lady Corisande Bennet[11] and Susan Hamilton[12].

What did James Harris do for work?

James Harris worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

Where did James Harris go to school?

James Harris was educated at Oriel College[20] and Eton College[21].

What awards did James Harris receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Oriel College, Eton College
    Place of death London
    Occupation politician, writer
    Award received Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
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