John Morley

British statesman, writer and journalist (1838–1923)
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John Morley
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John Morley

Summary

John Morley is a human[1]. Born in Blackburn[2], he… he was born on December 24, 1838[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 23, 1923[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], journalist[8], biographer[9], and editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (327 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Blackburn[2], John Morley…
  • John Morley died in London[4].
  • John Morley was born on December 24, 1838[3].
  • John Morley died on September 23, 1923[5].
  • John Morley is buried at Putney Vale Cemetery[12].
  • John Morley's father was Jonathan Morley[13].
  • John Morley's mother was Priscilla Mary Donkin[14].
  • John Morley was married to Rose Mary (?)[15].
  • John Morley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • John Morley's professions included politician[6].
  • John Morley's professions included writer[7].
  • John Morley worked as a journalist[8].
  • John Morley worked as a biographer[9].
  • John Morley worked as an editor[10].
  • John Morley worked as a barrister[17].
  • John Morley held the position of Chief Secretary for Ireland[18].
  • John Morley held the position of Secretary of State for India[19].
  • John Morley held the position of Lord President of the Council[20].
  • John Morley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[21].
  • John Morley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • John Morley held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • John Morley's education included a stint at Lincoln College[24].
  • John Morley was educated at Cheltenham College[25].
  • John Morley was educated at University College School[26].
  • John Morley received the Order of Merit[27].

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Origins and Family

John Morley was born in Blackburn[2]. He was born on December 24, 1838[3]. His father was Jonathan Morley[13]. His mother was Priscilla Mary Donkin[14].

Education

Educated at Lincoln College[24], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1427[30]; Cheltenham College[25], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1841[33]; and University College School[26], an independent school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1830[36], headquartered in Hampstead[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], journalist[8], biographer[9], editor[10], and barrister[17]. Positions held include Chief Secretary for Ireland[18], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1566[40]; Secretary of State for India[19], a position[41], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42], founded in 1858[43]; Lord President of the Council[20], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1530[46]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[21]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1906[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit[27], an order[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1902[54]; Fellow of the Royal Society[55], a fellowship award[56], in United Kingdom[57]; and Fellow of the British Academy[58], a fellowship award[59], in United Kingdom[60].

Personal Life

John Morley was married to Rose Mary (?)[15]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[61].

Death and Burial

John Morley died on September 23, 1923[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Putney Vale Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

John Morley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (327 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

He has been cited as an influence by Henry Hyndman[64], a journalist[65], 1842–1921[66], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[67].

FAQs

Where was John Morley born?

Born in Blackburn[2], John Morley…

Where did John Morley die?

John Morley died in London[4].

Who were John Morley's parents?

John Morley's father was Jonathan Morley[13]. John Morley's mother was Priscilla Mary Donkin[14].

Who was John Morley married to?

John Morley's spouses include Rose Mary (?)[15].

What did John Morley do for work?

John Morley worked as politician[6], writer[7], journalist[8], biographer[9], and editor[10].

Where did John Morley go to school?

John Morley was educated at Lincoln College[24], Cheltenham College[25], and University College School[26].

What awards did John Morley receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit[27], Fellow of the Royal Society[55], and Fellow of the British Academy[58].

Who did John Morley influence?

John Morley has been cited as an influence by Henry Hyndman[64].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Lincoln College, Cheltenham College, University College School
    Place of burial Putney Vale Cemetery
    Place of death London
    Occupation politician, writer, journalist +3
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