Richard Baker

Australian politician (1842–1911)
Person human Q7323916
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Richard Baker

Summary

Richard Baker is a human[1]. He was born in North Adelaide[2]. He was born on June 22, 1842[3]. He died in Norton Summit[4]. He died on March 18, 1911[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard Baker was born in North Adelaide[2].
  • Richard Baker passed away in Norton Summit[4].
  • Richard Baker was born on June 22, 1842[3].
  • Richard Baker died on March 18, 1911[5].
  • Burial took place at North Road Cemetery[10].
  • Richard Baker's father was John Baker[11].
  • Richard Baker held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • Richard Baker held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • English was Richard Baker's native language[14].
  • Richard Baker worked as a politician[6].
  • Richard Baker worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Richard Baker worked as a barrister[8].
  • Richard Baker held the position of President of the Australian Senate[15].
  • Richard Baker held the position of member of the Australian Senate[16].
  • Richard Baker held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[17].
  • Richard Baker held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[18].
  • Richard Baker held the position of Attorney-General of South Australia[19].
  • Richard Baker held the position of President of the South Australian Legislative Council[20].
  • Richard Baker was educated at University of Cambridge[21].
  • Richard Baker was educated at Eton College[22].
  • Richard Baker received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Richard Baker received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Richard Baker was a member of Adelaide Club[25].
  • Richard Baker is recorded as male[26].
  • Richard Baker's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Baker's place of birth was North Adelaide[2]. He was born on June 22, 1842[3]. His father was John Baker[11]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[21], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Eton College[22], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include President of the Australian Senate[15], a position[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1901[37]; member of the Australian Senate[16], a position[38], in Australia[39]; Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[17]; Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[18]; Attorney-General of South Australia[19], a public office[40], in Australia[41], founded in 1856[42]; and President of the South Australian Legislative Council[20], a position[43], in Australia[44], founded in 1857[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47] and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49].

Death and Burial

Richard Baker died on March 18, 1911[5]. He passed away in Norton Summit[4]. Burial took place at North Road Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Richard Baker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Richard Baker born?

Richard Baker's place of birth was North Adelaide[2].

Where did Richard Baker die?

Richard Baker passed away in Norton Summit[4].

Who were Richard Baker's parents?

Richard Baker's father was John Baker[11].

What did Richard Baker do for work?

Richard Baker worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and barrister[8].

Where did Richard Baker go to school?

Richard Baker was educated at University of Cambridge[21] and Eton College[22].

What awards did Richard Baker receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23] and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].

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  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved . aph.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [8] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . 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. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Richard, Chaffey
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