John Widgery, Baron Widgery

English judge (1911-1981)
Person human Q335984
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Summary

John Widgery, Baron Widgery was born on July 24, 1911[1], in Devon[2]. He died on July 26, 1981[3]. He worked as a judge[4], politician[5], and engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Ann Edith Kermode[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
  • Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[10], member of the House of Lords[11], Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[12]
  • Educated at: Queen's College[13]
  • Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], Knight Bachelor[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Military branch: British Army[17]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[18]
  • Given name: John[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]

Why It Matters

John Widgery, Baron Widgery is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was John Widgery, Baron Widgery born?

John Widgery, Baron Widgery's place of birth was Devon[2].

Who was John Widgery, Baron Widgery married to?

John Widgery, Baron Widgery's spouses include Ann Edith Kermode[8].

What did John Widgery, Baron Widgery do for work?

John Widgery, Baron Widgery worked as a judge[4], politician[5], and engineer[6].

Where did John Widgery, Baron Widgery go to school?

John Widgery, Baron Widgery was educated at Queen's College[13].

What awards did John Widgery, Baron Widgery receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14] and Knight Bachelor[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  3. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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