John Shaw-Lefevre

British barrister, Whig politician and civil servant (1797-1879)
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John Shaw-Lefevre

Summary

John Shaw-Lefevre is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 24, 1797[3]. He died on August 20, 1879[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], John Shaw-Lefevre…
  • John Shaw-Lefevre was born on January 24, 1797[3].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre died on August 20, 1879[4].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre's father was Charles Shaw-Lefevre[8].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre's mother was Helena Lefevre[9].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre was married to Rachel Emily Wright[10].
  • A child of John Shaw-Lefevre was George Shaw-Lefevre, 1st Baron Eversley[11].
  • A child of John Shaw-Lefevre was John Charles Spencer Shaw-Lefevre[12].
  • A child of John Shaw-Lefevre was Rachel Emily Shaw-Lefevre[13].
  • A child of John Shaw-Lefevre was Maria Louisa Shaw-Lefevre[14].
  • A child of John Shaw-Lefevre was Mary Emma Shaw-Lefevre[15].
  • A child of John Shaw-Lefevre was Jane Georgiana Shaw-Lefevre[16].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre's professions included lawyer[5].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre's professions included politician[6].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre held the position of Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[19].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre held the position of Clerk of the Parliaments[21].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre was employed by University of London[22].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre's education included a stint at Trinity College[23].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[24].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • John Shaw-Lefevre was a member of Inner Temple[27].

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Origins and Family

John Shaw-Lefevre was born in London[2]. He was born on January 24, 1797[3]. His father was Charles Shaw-Lefevre[8]. His mother was Helena Lefevre[9].

Education

John Shaw-Lefevre's education included a stint at Trinity College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[5] and politician[6]. Among John Shaw-Lefevre's employers was University of London[22]. Positions held include Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1832[32]; and Clerk of the Parliaments[21], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[24], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1815[37] and Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39].

Personal Life

Among John Shaw-Lefevre's spouses was Rachel Emily Wright[10]. Children include George Shaw-Lefevre, 1st Baron Eversley[11], a politician[40], 1831–1928[41], of United Kingdom[42], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[43]; John Charles Spencer Shaw-Lefevre[12]; Rachel Emily Shaw-Lefevre[13], 1828–1889[44]; Maria Louisa Shaw-Lefevre[14]; Mary Emma Shaw-Lefevre[15]; and Jane Georgiana Shaw-Lefevre[16].

Death and Burial

John Shaw-Lefevre died on August 20, 1879[4].

Why It Matters

John Shaw-Lefevre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was John Shaw-Lefevre born?

Born in London[2], John Shaw-Lefevre…

Who were John Shaw-Lefevre's parents?

John Shaw-Lefevre's father was Charles Shaw-Lefevre[8]. John Shaw-Lefevre's mother was Helena Lefevre[9].

Who was John Shaw-Lefevre married to?

John Shaw-Lefevre's spouses include Rachel Emily Wright[10].

What did John Shaw-Lefevre do for work?

John Shaw-Lefevre worked as lawyer[5] and politician[6].

Where did John Shaw-Lefevre go to school?

John Shaw-Lefevre was educated at Trinity College[23].

What awards did John Shaw-Lefevre receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[24] and Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

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  8. [20] . api.parliament.uk. api.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  18. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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