Joseph Ward

New Zealand politician (1856–1930)
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Joseph Ward
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Joseph Ward

Summary

Joseph Ward is a human[1]. He was born in Melbourne[2]. He was born on April 26, 1856[3]. He passed away in Wellington[4]. He died on July 8, 1930[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Ward was born in Melbourne[2].
  • Joseph Ward passed away in Wellington[4].
  • Joseph Ward was born on April 26, 1856[3].
  • Joseph Ward died on July 8, 1930[5].
  • Joseph Ward is buried at Bluff Cemetery[9].
  • Joseph Ward's father was William Thomas Ward[10].
  • Joseph Ward's mother was Hannah Ward Barron[11].
  • Joseph Ward was married to Theresa Ward[12].
  • A child of Joseph Ward was Sir Cyril Ward, 2nd Baronet[13].
  • A child of Joseph Ward was Eileen Josephine Ward[14].
  • A child of Joseph Ward was Vincent Ward[15].
  • A child of Joseph Ward was Gladstone William Ward[16].
  • A child of Joseph Ward was Awarua Patrick Joseph George Ward[17].
  • Joseph Ward held citizenship in New Zealand[18].
  • Joseph Ward's professions included politician[6].
  • Joseph Ward worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Joseph Ward held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[19].
  • Joseph Ward held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[20].
  • Joseph Ward held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[21].
  • Joseph Ward held the position of Minister of Finance[22].
  • Joseph Ward held the position of Minister of Finance[23].
  • Joseph Ward held the position of Minister of Finance[24].
  • Joseph Ward received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].
  • Joseph Ward received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].
  • Joseph Ward's religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Ward was born in Melbourne[2]. He was born on April 26, 1856[3]. His father was William Thomas Ward[10]. His mother was Hannah Ward Barron[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[19], a position[28], in New Zealand[29]; Prime Minister of New Zealand[20], a public office[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1856[32]; Minister of Finance[22], a position[33], in New Zealand[34], founded in 1841[35]; Minister of Defence[36], a position[37], in New Zealand[38], founded in 1862[39]; Minister of Agriculture[40], a position[41], in New Zealand[42], founded in 1889[43]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs[44], a position[45], in New Zealand[46], founded in 1919[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].

Personal Life

Among Joseph Ward's spouses was Theresa Ward[12]. Children include Sir Cyril Ward, 2nd Baronet[13], 1884–1940[48]; Eileen Josephine Ward[14], 1886–1952[49]; Vincent Ward[15]; Gladstone William Ward[16]; and Awarua Patrick Joseph George Ward[17]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[27]. He was affiliated with the New Zealand Liberal Party[50].

Death and Burial

Joseph Ward died on July 8, 1930[5]. He passed away in Wellington[4]. Burial took place at Bluff Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Joseph Ward ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Ward born?

Joseph Ward's place of birth was Melbourne[2].

Where did Joseph Ward die?

Joseph Ward died in Wellington[4].

Who were Joseph Ward's parents?

Joseph Ward's father was William Thomas Ward[10]. Joseph Ward's mother was Hannah Ward Barron[11].

Who was Joseph Ward married to?

Joseph Ward's spouses include Theresa Ward[12].

What did Joseph Ward do for work?

Joseph Ward worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

What awards did Joseph Ward receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].

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  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [25] . The London Gazette 33566. wikidata.org.
  27. [26] . The London Gazette 27325. wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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