John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley

British politician (1781-1833)
Person human Q334108
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John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley

Summary

John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley is a human[1]. He was born on August 9, 1781[2]. He died in London[3]. He died on March 6, 1833[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and plantation owner[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley died in London[3].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley was born on August 9, 1781[2].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley died on March 6, 1833[4].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's father was William Ward, 3rd Viscount Dudley and Ward[8].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's mother was Julia Bosville[9].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's professions included politician[5].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's professions included plantation owner[6].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[13].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley was educated at Oriel College[18].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[19].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley is recorded as male[22].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's noble title is recorded as Earl of Dudley[24].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's noble title is recorded as Viscount Ednam[25].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley was affiliated with the Tories[26].
  • John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's Commons category is recorded as John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley was born on August 9, 1781[2]. His father was William Ward, 3rd Viscount Dudley and Ward[8]. His mother was Julia Bosville[9].

Education

Educated at Oriel College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1324[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Corpus Christi College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1517[34], headquartered in Oxford[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and plantation owner[6]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1807[38]; Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[13], a public office[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1782[41]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1802[46]; member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1806[49]; and member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[50], a position[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1818[53].

Recognition

John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

Personal Life

John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley was affiliated with the Tories[26].

Death and Burial

John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley died on March 6, 1833[4]. He died in London[3].

Why It Matters

John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where did John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley die?

John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley passed away in London[3].

Who were John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's parents?

John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's father was William Ward, 3rd Viscount Dudley and Ward[8]. John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley's mother was Julia Bosville[9].

What did John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley do for work?

John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley worked as politician[5] and plantation owner[6].

Where did John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley go to school?

John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley was educated at Oriel College[18] and Corpus Christi College[19].

What awards did John Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

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  25. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [4] . SNAC. 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. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society
    Father William Ward, 3rd Viscount Dudley and Ward
    Social classification slave owner
    Work location London
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