Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher

British politician and historian (1852–1930)
Person human Q334210
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Summary

Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher was born on June 30, 1852[1], in London[2]. He died on January 22, 1930[3]. He worked as a politician[4], official[5], writer[6], and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: William Brett, 1st Viscount Esher[9]
  • Mother: Eugenie Mayer[10]
  • Spouse: Eleanor Brett, Viscountess Esher[11]
  • Child: Oliver Brett, 3rd Viscount Esher[12], Maurice Brett[13], Dorothy Brett[14], Queen Sylvia of Sarawak[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
  • Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18]
  • Educated at: Eton College[19], Trinity College[20]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Noble title: Viscount Esher[24]
  • Member of political party: Liberal Party[25]
  • Commons category: Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher[26]
  • Archives at: National Library of Wales[27]
  • Family name: Brett[28]
  • Given name: Reginald[29]
  • Work location: London[30]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[31], Men-at-the-Bar[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
  • Commons Creator page: Reginald Brett[34]
  • Name in native language: Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher[35]
  • Sibling: Eugenie Violet Adele Brett[36]
  • Candidacy in election: 1880 United Kingdom general election[37]

Why It Matters

Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher born?

Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher was born in London[2].

Who were Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher's parents?

Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher's father was William Brett, 1st Viscount Esher[9]. Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher's mother was Eugenie Mayer[10].

Who was Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher married to?

Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher's spouses include Eleanor Brett, Viscountess Esher[11].

What did Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher do for work?

Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher worked as a politician[4], official[5], writer[6], and barrister[7].

Where did Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher go to school?

Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher was educated at Eton College[19] and Trinity College[20].

What awards did Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21] and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] ↑ . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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