Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley

British politician (1842-1904)
Person human Q337696
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Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley

Summary

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 25, 1842[3]. He passed away in Blagdon Hall[4]. He died on November 28, 1904[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley…
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley passed away in Blagdon Hall[4].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley was born on July 25, 1842[3].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley died on November 28, 1904[5].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's father was Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet[8].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's mother was Cecilia Anne Parke[9].
  • Among Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's spouses was Mary Georgiana Marjoribanks[10].
  • A child of Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley was Matthew White Ridley, 2nd Viscount Ridley[11].
  • A child of Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley was Stella Ridley[12].
  • A child of Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley was Cecilia Marjorie Ridley[13].
  • A child of Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley was Jasper Nicholas Ridley[14].
  • A child of Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley was Grace Ridley[15].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley worked as a politician[6].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley was educated at Balliol College[23].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's education included a stint at Harrow School[24].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley is recorded as male[25].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's noble title is recorded as baronet[27].

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Origins and Family

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 25, 1842[3]. His father was Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet[8]. His mother was Cecilia Anne Parke[9].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Harrow School[24].

Career and Affiliations

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1900[36]; member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1895[39]; member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1892[42]; member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1886[45]; and member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1880[48].

Personal Life

Among Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's spouses was Mary Georgiana Marjoribanks[10]. Children include Matthew White Ridley, 2nd Viscount Ridley[11], a justice of the peace[49], 1874–1916[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51]; Stella Ridley[12], 1884–1973[52], of United Kingdom[53]; Cecilia Marjorie Ridley[13]; Jasper Nicholas Ridley[14], a banker[54], 1887–1951[55], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[56]; and Grace Ridley[15], 1889–1959[57]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[58].

Death and Burial

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley died on November 28, 1904[5]. He died in Blagdon Hall[4].

Why It Matters

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley born?

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley die?

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley died in Blagdon Hall[4].

Who were Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's parents?

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's father was Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet[8]. Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's mother was Cecilia Anne Parke[9].

Who was Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley married to?

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley's spouses include Mary Georgiana Marjoribanks[10].

What did Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley do for work?

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley worked as politician[6].

Where did Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley go to school?

Matthew White Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley was educated at Balliol College[23] and Harrow School[24].

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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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