Joseph Cowen

British politician (1829–1900)
Person human Q5612667
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Summary

Joseph Cowen was born on January 1, 1829[1], in Blaydon[2]. He died on February 18, 1900[3], in Newcastle upon Tyne[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and journalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Joseph Cowen[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
  • Position held: member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[10], member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Joseph Cowen[15]
  • Family name: Cowen[16]
  • Given name: Joseph[17]
  • Work location: London[18], Newcastle upon Tyne[19]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Name in native language: Joseph Cowen[23]
  • Different from: Joseph Cowen[24]
  • Candidacy in election: 1874 United Kingdom general election[25], 1880 United Kingdom general election[26], 1885 United Kingdom general election[27], 1874 Newcastle-upon-Tyne by-election[28]
  • Writing language: English[29]

Why It Matters

Joseph Cowen is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Cowen born?

Joseph Cowen was born in Blaydon[2].

Where did Joseph Cowen die?

Joseph Cowen passed away in Newcastle upon Tyne[4].

Who were Joseph Cowen's parents?

Joseph Cowen's father was Joseph Cowen[8].

What did Joseph Cowen do for work?

Joseph Cowen worked as a politician[5] and journalist[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . firebrickbrewery.com. firebrickbrewery.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Joseph
    Family name → Cowen
    Writing language → English
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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