John Gorst

British politician (1835–1916)
Person human Q5765264
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John Gorst

Summary

John Gorst is a human[1]. Born in Preston[2], he… he was born on May 24, 1835[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 4, 1916[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Gorst was born in Preston[2].
  • John Gorst died in London[4].
  • John Gorst was born on May 24, 1835[3].
  • John Gorst died on April 4, 1916[5].
  • John Gorst's father was Sir Edward Chaddock Lowndes[9].
  • Among John Gorst's spouses was Mary Elizabeth Moore[10].
  • A child of John Gorst was Edith Violet Gorst[11].
  • A child of John Gorst was Eldon Gorst[12].
  • A child of John Gorst was Constance Mary Gorst[13].
  • A child of John Gorst was Alice Gwendolen Gorst[14].
  • John Gorst held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • John Gorst worked as a politician[6].
  • John Gorst's professions included barrister[7].
  • John Gorst held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[16].
  • John Gorst held the position of Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Gorst held the position of King's Counsel[18].
  • John Gorst held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • John Gorst held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • John Gorst held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • John Gorst was educated at St John's College[22].
  • John Gorst received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • John Gorst received the Knight Bachelor[24].
  • John Gorst was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • John Gorst is recorded as male[26].
  • John Gorst's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Gorst was born in Preston[2]. He was born on May 24, 1835[3]. His father was Sir Edward Chaddock Lowndes[9].

Education

John Gorst was educated at St John's College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and barrister[7]. Positions held include Solicitor General for England and Wales[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a privy council[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1708[32]; King's Counsel[18], a professional certification[33]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1900[38]; and member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1895[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23] and Knight Bachelor[24].

Personal Life

Among John Gorst's spouses was Mary Elizabeth Moore[10]. Children include Edith Violet Gorst[11], 1872–1930[42]; Eldon Gorst[12], a diplomat[43], 1861–1911[44], of New Zealand[45], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[46]; Constance Mary Gorst[13]; and Alice Gwendolen Gorst[14]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party[47] and Liberal Party[48].

Death and Burial

John Gorst died on April 4, 1916[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Gorst ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was John Gorst born?

Born in Preston[2], John Gorst…

Where did John Gorst die?

John Gorst died in London[4].

Who were John Gorst's parents?

John Gorst's father was Sir Edward Chaddock Lowndes[9].

Who was John Gorst married to?

John Gorst's spouses include Mary Elizabeth Moore[10].

What did John Gorst do for work?

John Gorst worked as politician[6] and barrister[7].

Where did John Gorst go to school?

John Gorst was educated at St John's College[22].

What awards did John Gorst receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23] and Knight Bachelor[24].

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  12. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. 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. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death London
    Occupation politician, barrister
    Member of Royal Society
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