Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett

British judge (1883-1962)
Person human Q333244
Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett
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Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett

Summary

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ulverston[2]. He was born on September 6, 1883[3]. He passed away in Greater London[4]. He died on February 10, 1962[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ulverston[2], Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett…
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett died in Greater London[4].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett was born on September 6, 1883[3].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett died on February 10, 1962[5].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[10].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's father was Thomas Birkett[11].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's mother was Agnes Tyson[12].
  • Among Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's spouses was Ruth Nilsson[13].
  • A child of Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett was Michael Birkett, 2nd Baron Birkett[14].
  • A child of Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett was Linnea Nilsson Birkett[15].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett worked as a judge[6].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett worked as a politician[7].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's professions included barrister[8].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett held the position of judge[18].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett held the position of judge[19].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett held the position of Lords of Appeal in Ordinary[21].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's education included a stint at Emmanuel College[24].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett was a member of Privy Council of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's religion is recorded as Methodism[27].

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Origins and Family

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's place of birth was Ulverston[2]. He was born on September 6, 1883[3]. His father was Thomas Birkett[11]. His mother was Agnes Tyson[12].

Education

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's education included a stint at Emmanuel College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include judge[18], a legal profession[28]; member of the House of Lords[20], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1801[31]; Lords of Appeal in Ordinary[21], a position[32]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1929[37]; and member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[38], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1923[41].

Recognition

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett received the Knight Bachelor[25].

Personal Life

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett was married to Ruth Nilsson[13]. Children include Michael Birkett, 2nd Baron Birkett[14], a politician[42], 1929–2015[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[45] and Linnea Nilsson Birkett[15]. His religion is recorded as Methodism[27]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[46].

Death and Burial

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett died on February 10, 1962[5]. He passed away in Greater London[4]. He is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[10].

Why It Matters

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett born?

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's place of birth was Ulverston[2].

Where did Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett die?

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett died in Greater London[4].

Who were Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's parents?

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's father was Thomas Birkett[11]. Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's mother was Agnes Tyson[12].

Who was Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett married to?

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett's spouses include Ruth Nilsson[13].

What did Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett do for work?

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett worked as judge[6], politician[7], and barrister[8].

Where did Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett go to school?

Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett was educated at Emmanuel College[24].

What awards did Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25].

References

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [23] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [38] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [46] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, politician, barrister
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  2. 6w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location London
    Educated at
    Family name Birkett
    Member of Privy Council of the United Kingdom
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