James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale

British barrister and judge
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James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale

Summary

James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale is a human[1]. He was born on March 22, 1782[2]. He died on February 25, 1868[3]. He worked as a judge[4] and politician[5].

Key Facts

  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale was born on March 22, 1782[2].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale died on February 25, 1868[3].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's father was Thomas Parke[6].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's mother was Anne Preston[7].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale was married to Cecilia Barlow[8].
  • A child of James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale was Mary Priscilla Harriet Parke[9].
  • A child of James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale was Cecilia Anne Parke[10].
  • A child of James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale was Charlotte Alice Parke[11].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale worked as a judge[4].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale worked as a politician[5].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale held the position of Court of King's Bench[13].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale held the position of Exchequer of Pleas[14].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale held the position of Lords of Appeal in Ordinary[15].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale was educated at Trinity College[17].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale is recorded as male[18].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's noble title is recorded as Baron Wensleydale[20].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's Commons category is recorded as James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale[21].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's family name is recorded as Parke[22].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale was born on March 22, 1782[2]. His father was Thomas Parke[6]. His mother was Anne Preston[7].

Education

James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's education included a stint at Trinity College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include Court of King's Bench[13], a court[27], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[28]; Exchequer of Pleas[14], a court of equity[29], in United Kingdom[30]; Lords of Appeal in Ordinary[15], a position[31]; and member of the House of Lords[16], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1801[34].

Personal Life

Among James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's spouses was Cecilia Barlow[8]. Children include Mary Priscilla Harriet Parke[9], 1822–1843[35]; Cecilia Anne Parke[10], a writer[36], 1819–1845[37]; and Charlotte Alice Parke[11], 1828–1908[38].

Death and Burial

James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale died on February 25, 1868[3].

FAQs

Who were James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's parents?

James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's father was Thomas Parke[6]. James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's mother was Anne Preston[7].

Who was James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale married to?

James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale's spouses include Cecilia Barlow[8].

What did James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale do for work?

James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale worked as judge[4] and politician[5].

Where did James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale go to school?

James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale was educated at Trinity College[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kalliope-verbund (gnd) id 106941056X
    Alvin id alvin-person:18904
    Child Mary Priscilla Harriet Parke, Cecilia Anne Parke, Charlotte Alice Parke
    Noble title Baron Wensleydale
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32119|batch #32119]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (32)"
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