Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet

British jurist and politician (1802–1880)
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Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet

Summary

Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Altona[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1802[3]. He passed away in Mayfair[4]. He died on November 20, 1880[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's place of birth was Altona[2].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet died in Mayfair[4].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet was born on September 24, 1802[3].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet died on November 20, 1880[5].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's father was Alexander Cockburn[11].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's mother was Yolande Vignier[12].
  • A child of Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet was Louisa C. Cockburn[13].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet worked as a judge[6].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's professions included politician[7].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's professions included barrister[8].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[15].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[18].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[19].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[20].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet was educated at Trinity Hall[21].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet is recorded as male[22].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[24].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's noble title is recorded as Cockburn baronets[25].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet was affiliated with the Liberal Party[26].
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's Commons category is recorded as Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet was born in Altona[2]. He was born on September 24, 1802[3]. His father was Alexander Cockburn[11]. His mother was Yolande Vignier[12].

Education

Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's education included a stint at Trinity Hall[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1234[30]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1852[33]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1847[36]; Attorney General for England and Wales[18], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1277[39]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[42], a title of authority[43].

Personal Life

A child of Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet was Louisa C. Cockburn[13]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[26].

Death and Burial

Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet died on November 20, 1880[5]. He died in Mayfair[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet born?

Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet was born in Altona[2].

Where did Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet die?

Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet passed away in Mayfair[4].

Who were Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's parents?

Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's father was Alexander Cockburn[11]. Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet's mother was Yolande Vignier[12].

What did Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet do for work?

Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet worked as judge[6], politician[7], and barrister[8].

Where did Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet go to school?

Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet was educated at Trinity Hall[21].

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  3. [22] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Journals of the House of Commons Volume 112. assets.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [10] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . International Music Score Library Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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