Joseph Ward
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Summary
Joseph Ward was born on April 26, 1856[1], in Melbourne[2]. He died on July 8, 1930[3], in Wellington[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bluff Cemetery[8]
- Father: William Thomas Ward[9]
- Mother: Hannah Ward Barron[10]
- Spouse: Theresa Ward[11]
- Child: Sir Cyril Ward, 2nd Baronet[12], Eileen Josephine Ward[13], Vincent Ward[14], Gladstone William Ward[15], Awarua Patrick Joseph George Ward[16]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[17]
- Position held: Member of the New Zealand Parliament[18], Prime Minister of New Zealand[19], Minister of Finance[20], Minister of Defence[21], Minister of Agriculture[22], Minister of Foreign Affairs[23], Minister of Health[24]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[26]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Noble title: baronet[29]
- Member of political party: New Zealand Liberal Party[30]
- Commons category: Joseph Ward[31]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[32]
- Family name: Ward[33]
- Given name: Joseph[34]
- Depicted by: Sir Joseph George Ward, 1st Bt[35], Sir Joseph Ward Statue[36]
- Described by source: The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Different from: Joseph Ward[39]
- Number of children: 5[40]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[41], WikiProject New Zealand/politics[42]
Why It Matters
Joseph Ward has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Ward born?
Joseph Ward was born in 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[9]. Joseph Ward's mother was Hannah Ward Barron[10].
Who was Joseph Ward married to?
Joseph Ward's spouses include Theresa Ward[11].
What did Joseph Ward do for work?
Joseph Ward worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6].
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].