Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet

British politician (1880-1948)
Person human Q7529577
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Summary

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on November 21, 1880[2]. He passed away in Lytham St Annes[3]. He died on December 18, 1948[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet died in Lytham St Annes[3].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet was born on November 21, 1880[2].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet died on December 18, 1948[4].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's father was Knowles Edge[7].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's mother was Mary Jane Preston[8].
  • Among Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's spouses was Ada Jane Ickringhill[9].
  • A child of Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet was Sir Knowles Edge, 2nd Bt.[10].
  • A child of Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet was Mary Margaret Edge[11].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet worked as a politician[5].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet was educated at Bolton School[20].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[22].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[24].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet was affiliated with the Liberal Party[25].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet was born on November 21, 1880[2]. His father was Knowles Edge[7]. His mother was Mary Jane Preston[8].

Education

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet was educated at Bolton School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1935[30]; member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1931[33]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1929[36]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1924[39]; member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1922[42]; and member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1918[45].

Recognition

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet received the Knight Bachelor[21].

Personal Life

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet was married to Ada Jane Ickringhill[9]. Children include Sir Knowles Edge, 2nd Bt.[10], 1905–1984[46] and Mary Margaret Edge[11]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[25].

Death and Burial

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet died on December 18, 1948[4]. He passed away in Lytham St Annes[3].

Why It Matters

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where did Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet die?

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet died in Lytham St Annes[3].

Who were Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's father was Knowles Edge[7]. Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's mother was Mary Jane Preston[8].

Who was Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet's spouses include Ada Jane Ickringhill[9].

What did Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet worked as politician[5].

Where did Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet was educated at Bolton School[20].

What awards did Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
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  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
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Lytham St Annes
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'de', 'en', 'fr']
    Sitelink count → 4
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  2. 12w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → baronet
    Child → Sir Knowles Edge, 2nd Bt., Mary Margaret Edge
    Father → Knowles Edge
    Instance of → human
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