Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens

British politician (1885-1973)
Person human Q13530045
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Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens

Summary

Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens is a human[1]. He was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on August 9, 1885[3]. He passed away in Maidstone[4]. He died on November 15, 1973[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7].

Key Facts

  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was born in Glasgow[2].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens passed away in Maidstone[4].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was born on August 9, 1885[3].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens died on November 15, 1973[5].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's father was Nathaniel Spens[8].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's mother was Emily Jessie Connal[9].
  • Among Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's spouses was Hilda Mary Bowyer[10].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was married to Kathleen Annie Fedden Dodds[11].
  • A child of Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was William Spens, 2nd Baron Spens[12].
  • A child of Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was Robert Richard Patrick Spens[13].
  • A child of Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was Patricia Mary Spens[14].
  • A child of Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was David Francis Spens[15].
  • A child of Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was Emily Susan Spens[16].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's professions included judge[6].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens worked as a politician[7].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens held the position of member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens held the position of member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was educated at Rugby School[25].
  • Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's education included a stint at New College[26].

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Origins and Family

Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on August 9, 1885[3]. His father was Nathaniel Spens[8]. His mother was Emily Jessie Connal[9].

Education

Educated at Rugby School[25], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1567[29], headquartered in Rugby[30] and New College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1379[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1955[38]; member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1951[41]; member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1950[44]; member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1935[47]; and member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1931[50].

Recognition

Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[51].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hilda Mary Bowyer[10] and Kathleen Annie Fedden Dodds[11]. Children include William Spens, 2nd Baron Spens[12], 1914–1984[52]; Robert Richard Patrick Spens[13], 1916–1942[53]; Patricia Mary Spens[14], 1919–2001[54]; David Francis Spens[15]; and Emily Susan Spens[16]. Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was affiliated with the Conservative Party[55].

Death and Burial

Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens died on November 15, 1973[5]. He passed away in Maidstone[4].

FAQs

Where was Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens born?

Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens die?

Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens died in Maidstone[4].

Who were Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's parents?

Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's father was Nathaniel Spens[8]. Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's mother was Emily Jessie Connal[9].

Who was Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens married to?

Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens's spouses include Hilda Mary Bowyer[10] and Kathleen Annie Fedden Dodds[11].

What did Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens do for work?

Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

Where did Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens go to school?

Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens was educated at Rugby School[25] and New College[26].

What awards did Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[51].

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  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  11. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  24. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 10d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Emily Jessie Spens
    Child William Spens, 2nd Baron Spens, Robert Richard Patrick Spens, Patricia Mary Spens +2
    Beamish peerage database person id 1144
    Noble title Baron Spens
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