Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone
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Summary
Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone was born on December 22, 1842[1], in London[2]. He died on December 15, 1915[3], in Cranleigh[4]. He worked as a politician[5], barrister[6], judge[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: West Norwood Cemetery[10]
- Father: Thomas Webster[11]
- Mother: Elizabeth Anne Calthrop[12]
- Spouse: Louisa Mary Calthrop[13]
- Child: Dora Marion Webster[14], Arthur Harold Webster[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Field of work: law[17], politics[18]
- Position held: Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[19], member of the House of Lords[20], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], Attorney General for England and Wales[27], Master of the Rolls[28]
- Educated at: Trinity College[29], King's College School[30], Charterhouse School[31]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[32], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[33]
- Member of: Royal Society[34], Institut de Droit International[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Noble title: baronet[37], Baron Alverstone[38], Viscount Alverstone[39]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[40]
- Commons category: Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone[41]
- Family name: Webster[42]
- Given name: Richard[43]
- Work location: London[44]
- Described by source: Men-at-the-Bar[45], Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[46], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[47], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
- Name in native language: Richard Webster, 1. Viscount Alverstone[50]
- Different from: Richard Webster[51]
- Candidacy in election: 1885 United Kingdom general election[52], 1892 United Kingdom general election[53], 1895 United Kingdom general election[54]
Why It Matters
Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone born?
Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone was born in London[2].
Where did Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone die?
Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone passed away in Cranleigh[4].
Who were Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone's parents?
Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone's father was Thomas Webster[11]. Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone's mother was Elizabeth Anne Calthrop[12].
Who was Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone married to?
Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone's spouses include Louisa Mary Calthrop[13].
What did Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone do for work?
Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone worked as a politician[5], barrister[6], judge[7], and jurist[8].
Where did Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone go to school?
Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone was educated at Trinity College[29], King's College School[30], and Charterhouse School[31].
What awards did Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[32] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[33].