Samuel Griffith

Summary

Samuel Griffith is a human^[1]. Born in Merthyr Tydfil^[2], he… he was born on June 21, 1845^[3]. He passed away in Brisbane^[4]. He died on August 9, 1920^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and judge^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (304 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Samuel Griffith was born in Merthyr Tydfil^[2].
• Samuel Griffith passed away in Brisbane^[4].
• Samuel Griffith was born on June 21, 1845^[3].
• Samuel Griffith died on August 9, 1920^[5].
• Burial took place at Toowong Cemetery^[9].
• Samuel Griffith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[10].
• Samuel Griffith's professions included politician^[6].
• Samuel Griffith's professions included judge^[7].
• Samuel Griffith held the position of Premier of Queensland^[11].
• Samuel Griffith held the position of Chief Justice of Australia^[12].
• Samuel Griffith held the position of Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly^[13].
• Samuel Griffith held the position of Treasurer of Queensland^[14].
• Samuel Griffith held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[15].
• Samuel Griffith held the position of Premier of Queensland^[16].
• Samuel Griffith's education included a stint at University of Sydney^[17].
• Samuel Griffith received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[18].
• Samuel Griffith is recorded as male^[19].
• Samuel Griffith's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Samuel Griffith's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Griffith^[21].
• Samuel Griffith's family name is recorded as Griffith^[22].
• Samuel Griffith's given name is recorded as Samuel^[23].
• Samuel Griffith's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892^[24].
• Samuel Griffith's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica^[25].
• Samuel Griffith's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Samuel Walker Griffith'}^[26].
• Samuel Griffith's sibling is recorded as Mary Harriett Griffith^[27].

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Origins and Family

Samuel Griffith's place of birth was Merthyr Tydfil^[2]. He was born on June 21, 1845^[3].

Education

Samuel Griffith's education included a stint at University of Sydney^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and judge^[7]. Positions held include Premier of Queensland^[11], a position^[28], in Australia^[29], founded in 1859^[30]; Chief Justice of Australia^[12], a position^[31], in Australia^[32], founded in 1903^[33]; Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly^[13]; Treasurer of Queensland^[14], a position^[34], in Australia^[35], founded in 1859^[36]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[15], a position^[37], in United Kingdom^[38]; and Attorney-General of Queensland^[39], a position^[40], in Australia^[41], founded in 1859^[42].

Recognition

Samuel Griffith received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[18].

Death and Burial

Samuel Griffith died on August 9, 1920^[5]. He passed away in Brisbane^[4]. Burial took place at Toowong Cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Samuel Griffith include Griffith University^[43], a public university^[44], in Australia^[45], founded in 1971^[46], headquartered in Mount Gravatt^[47] and Griffith^[48], a division of the Australian House of Representatives^[49], in Australia^[50], founded in 1934^[51].

Why It Matters

Samuel Griffith ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (304 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

Entities named for him include Griffith University^[43], a public university^[44], in Australia^[45], founded in 1971^[46], headquartered in Mount Gravatt^[47] and Griffith^[48], a division of the Australian House of Representatives^[49], in Australia^[50], founded in 1934^[51].

FAQs

Where was Samuel Griffith born?

Samuel Griffith's place of birth was Merthyr Tydfil^[2].

Where did Samuel Griffith die?

Samuel Griffith passed away in Brisbane^[4].

What did Samuel Griffith do for work?

Samuel Griffith worked as politician^[6] and judge^[7].

Where did Samuel Griffith go to school?

Samuel Griffith was educated at University of Sydney^[17].

What awards did Samuel Griffith receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[18].