Richard Davies Hanson

South Australian politician and judge (1805-1876)
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Richard Davies Hanson

Summary

Richard Davies Hanson is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on December 6, 1805[3]. He died in Mount Lofty[4]. He died on March 4, 1876[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], journalist[9], and prosecutor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Richard Davies Hanson's place of birth was London[2].
  • Richard Davies Hanson died in Mount Lofty[4].
  • Richard Davies Hanson was born on December 6, 1805[3].
  • Richard Davies Hanson died on March 4, 1876[5].
  • A child of Richard Davies Hanson was Richard Davies Hanson[12].
  • Richard Davies Hanson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • English was Richard Davies Hanson's native language[14].
  • Richard Davies Hanson's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Davies Hanson worked as a judge[7].
  • Richard Davies Hanson worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Richard Davies Hanson worked as a journalist[9].
  • Richard Davies Hanson's professions included prosecutor[10].
  • Richard Davies Hanson worked as a religious writer[15].
  • Richard Davies Hanson held the position of Premier of South Australia[16].
  • Richard Davies Hanson held the position of Attorney-General of South Australia[17].
  • Richard Davies Hanson held the position of Attorney-General of South Australia[18].
  • Richard Davies Hanson held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[19].
  • Richard Davies Hanson held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[20].
  • Richard Davies Hanson held the position of Chief Justice of South Australia[21].
  • Richard Davies Hanson was employed by The Globe[22].
  • Richard Davies Hanson was employed by New Zealand Company[23].
  • Richard Davies Hanson was employed by Government of New Zealand[24].
  • Richard Davies Hanson received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • Richard Davies Hanson was a member of Adelaide Club[26].
  • Richard Davies Hanson's religion is recorded as Methodism[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Davies Hanson was born in London[2]. He was born on December 6, 1805[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], journalist[9], prosecutor[10], and religious writer[15]. Employers include The Globe[22], a newspaper[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1844[30]; New Zealand Company[23], a colonial society[31], founded in 1839[32]; and Government of New Zealand[24], a central government[33], in New Zealand[34], headquartered in Wellington[35]. Positions held include Premier of South Australia[16], a public office[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1856[38]; Attorney-General of South Australia[17], a public office[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1856[41]; Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[19]; Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[20]; Chief Justice of South Australia[21], a position[42], in Australia[43], founded in 1856[44]; and Chancellor of the University of Adelaide[45].

Recognition

Richard Davies Hanson received the Knight Bachelor[25].

Personal Life

A child of Richard Davies Hanson was he[12]. His religion is recorded as Methodism[27].

Death and Burial

Richard Davies Hanson died on March 4, 1876[5]. He passed away in Mount Lofty[4]. The cause of death was heart disease[46].

Why It Matters

Richard Davies Hanson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Richard Davies Hanson born?

Richard Davies Hanson's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Richard Davies Hanson die?

Richard Davies Hanson passed away in Mount Lofty[4].

What did Richard Davies Hanson do for work?

Richard Davies Hanson worked as politician[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], journalist[9], and prosecutor[10].

What awards did Richard Davies Hanson receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25].

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  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Place of birth London
    Religion or worldview Methodism
    Position held Premier of South Australia, Attorney-General of South Australia, Attorney-General of South Australia +4
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