Matthew Davenport Hill

English lawyer, prison reform campaigner and MP (1792-1872)
Person human Q6790385
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Matthew Davenport Hill

Summary

Matthew Davenport Hill is a human[1]. Born in Birmingham[2], he… he was born on August 6, 1792[3]. He passed away in Stapleton[4]. He died on June 7, 1872[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Matthew Davenport Hill was born in Birmingham[2].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill passed away in Stapleton[4].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill was born on August 6, 1792[3].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill died on June 7, 1872[5].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill's father was Thomas Wright Hill[9].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill's mother was Sarah Lea[10].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill was married to Margaret Bucknall[11].
  • A child of Matthew Davenport Hill was Florence Hill[12].
  • A child of Matthew Davenport Hill was Rosamond Davenport Hill[13].
  • A child of Matthew Davenport Hill was Alfred Hill[14].
  • A child of Matthew Davenport Hill was Matthew Berkeley Hill[15].
  • A child of Matthew Davenport Hill was Joanna Margaret Hill[16].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill worked as a politician[6].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill is recorded as male[20].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill was affiliated with the Liberal Party[22].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill's family name is recorded as Hill[23].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill's given name is recorded as Matthew[24].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill's given name is recorded as Davenport[25].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill's work location is recorded as London[26].
  • Matthew Davenport Hill's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Matthew Davenport Hill's place of birth was Birmingham[2]. He was born on August 6, 1792[3]. His father was Thomas Wright Hill[9]. His mother was Sarah Lea[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Matthew Davenport Hill held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].

Personal Life

Among Matthew Davenport Hill's spouses was Margaret Bucknall[11]. Children include Florence Hill[12]; Rosamond Davenport Hill[13], 1825–1902[28], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29]; Alfred Hill[14], a barrister[30], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[31]; Matthew Berkeley Hill[15], a surgeon[32], 1834–1892[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34]; and Joanna Margaret Hill[16]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[22].

Death and Burial

Matthew Davenport Hill died on June 7, 1872[5]. He passed away in Stapleton[4].

Why It Matters

Matthew Davenport Hill ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Matthew Davenport Hill born?

Matthew Davenport Hill was born in Birmingham[2].

Where did Matthew Davenport Hill die?

Matthew Davenport Hill passed away in Stapleton[4].

Who were Matthew Davenport Hill's parents?

Matthew Davenport Hill's father was Thomas Wright Hill[9]. Matthew Davenport Hill's mother was Sarah Lea[10].

Who was Matthew Davenport Hill married to?

Matthew Davenport Hill's spouses include Margaret Bucknall[11].

What did Matthew Davenport Hill do for work?

Matthew Davenport Hill worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Q180686. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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