John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge

British lawyer, judge and Liberal politician (1820-1894)
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John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge

Summary

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ottery St Mary[2]. He was born on December 3, 1820[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 14, 1894[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], lawyer[8], and barrister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's place of birth was Ottery St Mary[2].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge passed away in London[4].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge was born on December 3, 1820[3].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge died on June 14, 1894[5].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge is buried at Ottery St Mary[11].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's father was John Taylor Coleridge[12].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's mother was Mary Buchanan[13].
  • Among John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's spouses was Amy Augusta Jackson Lawford[14].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge was married to Jane Fortescue Seymour[15].
  • A child of John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge was Bernard Coleridge, 2nd Baron Coleridge[16].
  • A child of John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge was Mildred Mary Coleridge[17].
  • A child of John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge was Stephen Coleridge[18].
  • A child of John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge was Gilbert James Duke Coleridge[19].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge worked as a judge[6].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's professions included politician[7].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge worked as a lawyer[8].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's professions included barrister[9].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[21].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[22].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge held the position of Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[23].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[24].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge was educated at Eton College[27].

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Origins and Family

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge was born in Ottery St Mary[2]. He was born on December 3, 1820[3]. His father was John Taylor Coleridge[12]. His mother was Mary Buchanan[13].

Education

Educated at Eton College[27], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Balliol College[31], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1263[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[36] and Master of Arts[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], lawyer[8], and barrister[9]. Positions held include Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[21], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1234[40]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[22], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[23], a title of authority[43]; Attorney General for England and Wales[24], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1277[46]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1868[49]; and member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1865[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[53], a fellowship award[54], in United Kingdom[55] and Knight Bachelor[56].

Personal Life

Spouses include Amy Augusta Jackson Lawford[14] and Jane Fortescue Seymour[15], a painter[57], 1824–1878[58], of United Kingdom[59]. Children include Bernard Coleridge, 2nd Baron Coleridge[16], a politician[60], 1851–1927[61], of United Kingdom[62]; Mildred Mary Coleridge[17], 1848–1929[63]; Stephen Coleridge[18], a writer[64], 1854–1936[65], of United Kingdom[66]; and Gilbert James Duke Coleridge[19], 1859–1953[67]. John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge was affiliated with the Liberal Party[68].

Death and Burial

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge died on June 14, 1894[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Ottery St Mary[11].

Why It Matters

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge born?

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's place of birth was Ottery St Mary[2].

Where did John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge die?

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge died in London[4].

Who were John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's parents?

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's father was John Taylor Coleridge[12]. John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's mother was Mary Buchanan[13].

Who was John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge married to?

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge's spouses include Amy Augusta Jackson Lawford[14] and Jane Fortescue Seymour[15].

What did John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge do for work?

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge worked as judge[6], politician[7], lawyer[8], and barrister[9].

Where did John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge go to school?

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge was educated at Eton College[27] and Balliol College[31].

What awards did John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[53] and Knight Bachelor[56].

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  1. 4w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, politician, lawyer +1
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  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Family name Coleridge
    Member of political party Liberal Party
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