Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet

British politician
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Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on June 2, 1768[2]. He died on September 25, 1843[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was born on June 2, 1768[2].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet died on September 25, 1843[3].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet's father was William Wood[6].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was married to Maria Page[7].
  • A child of Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was Maria Elizabeth Wood[8].
  • A child of Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was Catharine Wood[9].
  • A child of Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was John Page Wood, 2nd Baronet[10].
  • A child of Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley[11].
  • A child of Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was Western Wood[12].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet's professions included politician[4].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[15].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet held the position of Lord Mayor of London[16].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet's education included a stint at Blundell's School[21].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was a member of Worshipful Company of Fishmongers[22].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was a member of Court of Aldermen[23].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[24].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[26].
  • Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as Wood baronets[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was born on June 2, 1768[2]. His father was William Wood[6].

Education

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was educated at Blundell's School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Sheriff of the City of London[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Lord Mayor of London[16], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1189[32]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1841[35]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1837[38]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1835[41]; and member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1832[44].

Personal Life

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was married to Maria Page[7]. Children include Maria Elizabeth Wood[8]; Catharine Wood[9]; John Page Wood, 2nd Baronet[10], 1796–1866[45]; William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley[11], a judge[46], 1801–1881[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[49]; and Western Wood[12], a politician[50], 1804–1863[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[53].

Death and Burial

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet died on September 25, 1843[3].

Why It Matters

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

FAQs

Who were Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet's father was William Wood[6].

Who was Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet's spouses include Maria Page[7].

What did Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet worked as politician[4].

Where did Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet was educated at Blundell's School[21].

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  9. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  25. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, Court of Aldermen
    Family name Wood
    Candidacy in election 1837 United Kingdom general election, 1835 United Kingdom general election, 1832 United Kingdom general election +5
    Educated at Blundell's School
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