Peter Benson Maxwell

British colonial judge (1817–1893)
Person human Q18910779
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Peter Benson Maxwell

Summary

Peter Benson Maxwell is a human[1]. He was born on +1817-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1893-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a judge[4] and barrister[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Peter Benson Maxwell was born on +1817-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell died on +1893-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Burial took place at Holy Trinity, Sloane Street[7].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell's father was Peter Benson Maxwell[8].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell's mother was Hester Emily O'Hara[9].
  • Among Peter Benson Maxwell's spouses was Frances Dorothea Synge[10].
  • A child of Peter Benson Maxwell was William Edward Maxwell[11].
  • A child of Peter Benson Maxwell was Peter Benson Maxwell[12].
  • A child of Peter Benson Maxwell was Robert Walter Maxwell[13].
  • A child of Peter Benson Maxwell was Francis Richard Ord Maxwell[14].
  • A child of Peter Benson Maxwell was Frances Henrietta Maxwell[15].
  • A child of Peter Benson Maxwell was Hilda Maxwell[16].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell worked as a judge[4].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell worked as a barrister[5].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[17].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell is recorded as male[18].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell's family name is recorded as Maxwell[20].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell's family name is recorded as Benson[21].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell's given name is recorded as Peter[22].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[23].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell's described by source is recorded as Men-at-the-Bar[24].
  • Peter Benson Maxwell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Benson Maxwell was born on +1817-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was he[8]. His mother was Hester Emily O'Hara[9].

Education

Peter Benson Maxwell's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[4] and barrister[5].

Personal Life

Among Peter Benson Maxwell's spouses was Frances Dorothea Synge[10]. Children include William Edward Maxwell[11], a colonial administrator[26], 1846–1897[27], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[28], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[29]; he[12], 1843–1878[30]; Robert Walter Maxwell[13], 1847–1897[31]; Francis Richard Ord Maxwell[14], 1849–1897[32]; Frances Henrietta Maxwell[15], 1851–1925[33]; and Hilda Maxwell[16].

Death and Burial

Peter Benson Maxwell died on +1893-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He is buried at Holy Trinity, Sloane Street[7].

Why It Matters

Peter Benson Maxwell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Peter Benson Maxwell's parents?

Peter Benson Maxwell's father was Peter Benson Maxwell[8]. Peter Benson Maxwell's mother was Hester Emily O'Hara[9].

Who was Peter Benson Maxwell married to?

Peter Benson Maxwell's spouses include Frances Dorothea Synge[10].

What did Peter Benson Maxwell do for work?

Peter Benson Maxwell worked as judge[4] and barrister[5].

Where did Peter Benson Maxwell go to school?

Peter Benson Maxwell was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1817-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Family name Maxwell, Benson
    Gnd id 13192639X
    Educated at Trinity College, Dublin
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