James Harris

British politician (1778–1841)
Person human Q6135609
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James Harris

Summary

James Harris is a human[1]. He was born on August 19, 1778[2]. He died on September 10, 1841[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • James Harris was born on August 19, 1778[2].
  • James Harris was born on August 8, 1778[6].
  • James Harris died on September 10, 1841[3].
  • James Harris's father was James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury[7].
  • James Harris's mother was Harriot Mary Amyand[8].
  • James Harris was married to Harriet Dashwood[9].
  • A child of James Harris was James Harris[10].
  • A child of James Harris was Edward Harris[11].
  • A child of James Harris was Charles Harris[12].
  • James Harris held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • James Harris held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • James Harris worked as a politician[4].
  • James Harris held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • James Harris held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • James Harris held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • James Harris held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • James Harris held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • James Harris held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • James Harris was educated at Eton College[21].
  • James Harris was a member of Royal Entomological Society[22].
  • James Harris is recorded as male[23].
  • James Harris's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Harris's family name is recorded as Harris[25].
  • James Harris's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • James Harris's work location is recorded as London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include August 19, 1778[2] and August 8, 1778[6]. James Harris's father was he, 1st Earl of Malmesbury[7]. His mother was Harriot Mary Amyand[8].

Education

James Harris's education included a stint at Eton College[21].

Career and Affiliations

James Harris worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1807[30]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1812[36]; member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1818[39]; and member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1820[42].

Personal Life

James Harris was married to Harriet Dashwood[9]. Children include he[10], a politician[43], 1807–1889[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[46]; Edward Harris[11], a diplomat[47], 1808–1888[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[50]; and Charles Harris[12], an Anglican priest[51], 1813–1874[52].

Death and Burial

James Harris died on September 10, 1841[3].

Why It Matters

James Harris ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Who were James Harris's parents?

James Harris's father was James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury[7]. James Harris's mother was Harriot Mary Amyand[8].

Who was James Harris married to?

James Harris's spouses include Harriet Dashwood[9].

What did James Harris do for work?

James Harris worked as politician[4].

Where did James Harris go to school?

James Harris was educated at Eton College[21].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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