James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury

British diplomat, born 1746
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James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury
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James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury

Summary

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury is a human[1]. He was born in Salisbury[2]. He was born on April 21, 1746[3]. He passed away in Salisbury[4]. He died on November 21, 1820[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury was born in Salisbury[2].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury passed away in Salisbury[4].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury was born on April 21, 1746[3].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury died on November 21, 1820[5].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's father was James Harris[9].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's mother was Elizabeth Clarke[10].
  • Among James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's spouses was Harriot Mary Amyand[11].
  • A child of James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury was James Harris[12].
  • A child of James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury was Lady Frances Harris[13].
  • A child of James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury was Lady Catherine Harris[14].
  • A child of James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury was Thomas Alfred Harris[15].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury worked as a diplomat[6].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury worked as a politician[7].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury held the position of ambassador[17].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of Great Britain in the Kingdom of Spain[21].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Russian Empire[22].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's education included a stint at Winchester College[23].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's education included a stint at Salisbury Cathedral School[24].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury is recorded as male[26].
  • James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury was born in Salisbury[2]. He was born on April 21, 1746[3]. His father was James Harris[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Clarke[10].

Education

Educated at Winchester College[23], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1382[30], headquartered in Winchester[31] and Salisbury Cathedral School[24], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1945[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include ambassador[17], a diplomatic rank[35]; member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[18]; member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[19]; member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; ambassador of the Kingdom of Great Britain in the Kingdom of Spain[21], a historical position[36], in Spain[37], founded in 1707[38]; and ambassador of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Russian Empire[22], a historical position[39], in Russian Empire[40], founded in 1721[41].

Recognition

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].

Personal Life

Among James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's spouses was Harriot Mary Amyand[11]. Children include James Harris[12], a politician[42], 1778–1841[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44]; Lady Frances Harris[13], a botanical collector[45], 1784–1847[46]; Lady Catherine Harris[14]; and Thomas Alfred Harris[15], 1782–1823[47]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[48].

Death and Burial

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury died on November 21, 1820[5]. He died in Salisbury[4].

Why It Matters

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury born?

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's place of birth was Salisbury[2].

Where did James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury die?

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury passed away in Salisbury[4].

Who were James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's parents?

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's father was James Harris[9]. James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's mother was Elizabeth Clarke[10].

Who was James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury married to?

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury's spouses include Harriot Mary Amyand[11].

What did James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury do for work?

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury go to school?

James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury was educated at Winchester College[23] and Salisbury Cathedral School[24].

What awards did James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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