James Stansfeld

British Radical and Liberal politician and social reformer (1820–98)
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James Stansfeld

Summary

James Stansfeld is a human[1]. He was born in Halifax[2]. He was born on March 5, 1820[3]. He died in Rotherfield[4]. He died on February 17, 1898[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Halifax[2], James Stansfeld…
  • James Stansfeld died in Rotherfield[4].
  • James Stansfeld was born on March 5, 1820[3].
  • James Stansfeld died on February 17, 1898[5].
  • James Stansfeld's father was James Stansfeld[9].
  • James Stansfeld was married to Caroline Ashurst Stansfeld[10].
  • James Stansfeld held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • James Stansfeld's professions included politician[6].
  • James Stansfeld worked as a barrister[7].
  • James Stansfeld held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[12].
  • James Stansfeld held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • James Stansfeld held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • James Stansfeld held the position of member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • James Stansfeld held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • James Stansfeld held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • James Stansfeld was educated at University College London[18].
  • James Stansfeld's education included a stint at Middle Temple[19].
  • James Stansfeld received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • James Stansfeld is recorded as male[21].
  • James Stansfeld's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Stansfeld's family is recorded as Stansfeld family[23].
  • James Stansfeld was affiliated with the Liberal Party[24].
  • James Stansfeld's Commons category is recorded as James Stansfeld[25].
  • James Stansfeld's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[26].
  • James Stansfeld's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Stansfeld was born in Halifax[2]. He was born on March 5, 1820[3]. His father was he[9].

Education

Educated at University College London[18], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31] and Middle Temple[19], an Inns of Court[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and barrister[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[12], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1892[38]; member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1886[41]; member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1885[44]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1880[47]; and member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1874[50].

Recognition

James Stansfeld received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].

Personal Life

James Stansfeld was married to Caroline Ashurst Stansfeld[10]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[24].

Death and Burial

James Stansfeld died on February 17, 1898[5]. He passed away in Rotherfield[4].

Why It Matters

James Stansfeld ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was James Stansfeld born?

James Stansfeld's place of birth was Halifax[2].

Where did James Stansfeld die?

James Stansfeld died in Rotherfield[4].

Who were James Stansfeld's parents?

James Stansfeld's father was James Stansfeld[9].

Who was James Stansfeld married to?

James Stansfeld's spouses include Caroline Ashurst Stansfeld[10].

What did James Stansfeld do for work?

James Stansfeld worked as politician[6] and barrister[7].

Where did James Stansfeld go to school?

James Stansfeld was educated at University College London[18] and Middle Temple[19].

What awards did James Stansfeld receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  18. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . Stansfeld, James. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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