Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford

British politician
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Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford

Summary

Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford is a human[1]. His place of birth was Exeter[2]. He was born on February 24, 1779[3]. He died in Dover[4]. He died on September 4, 1826[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford's place of birth was Exeter[2].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford died in Dover[4].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford was born on February 24, 1779[3].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford died on September 4, 1826[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Marylebone Churchyard[9].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford's father was Robert Gifford[10].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford was married to Harriet Maria Drewe[11].
  • A child of Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford was Charlotte Dorothy Gifford[12].
  • A child of Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford was Harriet Jane Gifford[13].
  • A child of Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford was Caroline Gifford[14].
  • A child of Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford was Edward Scott Gifford[15].
  • A child of Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford was Robert Gifford, 2nd Baron Gifford[16].
  • A child of Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford was John Gifford[17].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford worked as a judge[6].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford's professions included politician[7].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[23].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[24].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford held the position of Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[25].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford is recorded as male[26].
  • Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Exeter[2], Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford… he was born on February 24, 1779[3]. His father was Robert Gifford[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1818[30]; member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1812[33]; member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1820[36]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Attorney General for England and Wales[24], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1277[41]; and Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[25], a title of authority[42].

Personal Life

Among Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford's spouses was Harriet Maria Drewe[11]. Children include Charlotte Dorothy Gifford[12]; Harriet Jane Gifford[13]; Caroline Gifford[14]; Edward Scott Gifford[15]; Robert Gifford, 2nd Baron Gifford[16], 1817–1872[43]; and John Gifford[17], 1821–1887[44].

Death and Burial

Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford died on September 4, 1826[5]. He died in Dover[4]. He is buried at St. Marylebone Churchyard[9].

Why It Matters

Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford born?

Born in Exeter[2], Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford…

Where did Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford die?

Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford died in Dover[4].

Who were Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford's parents?

Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford's father was Robert Gifford[10].

Who was Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford married to?

Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford's spouses include Harriet Maria Drewe[11].

What did Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford do for work?

Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [27] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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