James Mansfield

British lawyer, judge and politician; (1733-1821)
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James Mansfield

Summary

James Mansfield is a human[1]. He was born on 1733[2]. He died on November 23, 1821[3]. He worked as a judge[4] and politician[5].

Key Facts

  • James Mansfield was born on 1733[2].
  • James Mansfield died on November 23, 1821[3].
  • James Mansfield is buried at St Pancras and Islington Cemetery[6].
  • James Mansfield's father was John James Mansfield[7].
  • James Mansfield's mother was Elizabeth Fezard[8].
  • James Mansfield was married to Grace Clayton[9].
  • A child of James Mansfield was John Edward Mansfield[10].
  • A child of James Mansfield was George Mansfield[11].
  • James Mansfield held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • James Mansfield's professions included judge[4].
  • James Mansfield's professions included politician[5].
  • James Mansfield held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13].
  • James Mansfield held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • James Mansfield held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • James Mansfield held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[16].
  • James Mansfield held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[17].
  • James Mansfield held the position of Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[18].
  • James Mansfield's education included a stint at Eton College[19].
  • James Mansfield's education included a stint at King's College[20].
  • James Mansfield received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • James Mansfield is recorded as male[22].
  • James Mansfield's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Mansfield's family name is recorded as Mansfield[24].
  • James Mansfield's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Mansfield's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Mansfield was born on 1733[2]. His father was John James Mansfield[7]. His mother was Elizabeth Fezard[8].

Education

Educated at Eton College[19], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29] and King's College[20], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1441[32], headquartered in Cambridge[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[14]; member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[15]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[16], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[18], a title of authority[38].

Recognition

James Mansfield received the Knight Bachelor[21].

Personal Life

James Mansfield was married to Grace Clayton[9]. Children include John Edward Mansfield[10], 1777–1841[39] and George Mansfield[11].

Death and Burial

James Mansfield died on November 23, 1821[3]. Burial took place at St Pancras and Islington Cemetery[6].

FAQs

Who were James Mansfield's parents?

James Mansfield's father was John James Mansfield[7]. James Mansfield's mother was Elizabeth Fezard[8].

Who was James Mansfield married to?

James Mansfield's spouses include Grace Clayton[9].

What did James Mansfield do for work?

James Mansfield worked as judge[4] and politician[5].

Where did James Mansfield go to school?

James Mansfield was educated at Eton College[19] and King's College[20].

What awards did James Mansfield receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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