Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey

British politician (1836-1918)
Person human Q337691
Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey
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Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey

Summary

Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stafford[2]. He was born on February 11, 1836[3]. He passed away in Mayfair[4]. He died on February 23, 1918[5]. He worked as a politician[6], statistician[7], economist[8], and barrister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's place of birth was Stafford[2].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey passed away in Mayfair[4].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was born on February 11, 1836[3].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey died on February 23, 1918[5].
  • Burial took place at The Parish Church of St Laurence, Catsfield[11].
  • Burial took place at St. Laurence Churchyard[12].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's father was Thomas Brassey[13].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's mother was Maria Farringdon Harrison[14].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was married to Anna Brassey[15].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was married to Lady Sybil Capell[16].
  • A child of Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was Thomas Brassey, 2nd Earl Brassey[17].
  • A child of Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon[18].
  • A child of Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was Lady Mabel Brassey[19].
  • A child of Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was Constance Alberta Brassey[20].
  • A child of Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was Lady Muriel Brassey[21].
  • A child of Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was Lady Helen Brassey[22].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[23].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's professions included statistician[7].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's professions included economist[8].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's professions included barrister[9].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey held the position of Board of Admiralty[24].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey held the position of Secretary to the Admiralty[25].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey held the position of Lord-in-waiting[26].
  • Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey held the position of Governor of Victoria[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Stafford[2], Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey… he was born on February 11, 1836[3]. His father was Thomas Brassey[13]. His mother was Maria Farringdon Harrison[14].

Education

Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's education included a stint at University College, Oxford[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], statistician[7], economist[8], and barrister[9]. Positions held include Board of Admiralty[24], a board of directors[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1628[31], headquartered in Whitehall[32]; Secretary to the Admiralty[25], a position[33], founded in 1625[34]; Lord-in-waiting[26], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Governor of Victoria[27], a position[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1855[39]; Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[40]; and member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[41], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1885[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[45], Territorial Decoration[46], justice of the peace[47], and Deputy Lieutenant[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anna Brassey[15], a writer[49], 1839–1887[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51], awarded the Royal Order of Kapiolani[52] and Lady Sybil Capell[16], 1858–1934[53]. Children include Thomas Brassey, 2nd Earl Brassey[17], a military officer[54], 1863–1919[55], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[56]; Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon[18], a consort[57], 1875–1960[58], of Canada[59], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[60]; Lady Mabel Brassey[19], 1865–1927[61], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[62]; Constance Alberta Brassey[20], 1868–1873[63]; Lady Muriel Brassey[21]; and Lady Helen Brassey[22]. Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was affiliated with the Liberal Party[64].

Death and Burial

Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey died on February 23, 1918[5]. He passed away in Mayfair[4]. Recorded place of burial include The Parish Church of St Laurence, Catsfield[11] and St. Laurence Churchyard[12].

Why It Matters

Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey born?

Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was born in Stafford[2].

Where did Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey die?

Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey passed away in Mayfair[4].

Who were Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's parents?

Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's father was Thomas Brassey[13]. Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's mother was Maria Farringdon Harrison[14].

Who was Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey married to?

Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey's spouses include Anna Brassey[15] and Lady Sybil Capell[16].

What did Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey do for work?

Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey worked as politician[6], statistician[7], economist[8], and barrister[9].

Where did Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey go to school?

Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was educated at University College, Oxford[28].

What awards did Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[45], Territorial Decoration[46], justice of the peace[47], and Deputy Lieutenant[48].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, statistician, economist +1
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Candidacy in election 1874 United Kingdom general election, 1880 United Kingdom general election, 1868 United Kingdom general election +1
    Work period end
    Child Thomas Brassey, 2nd Earl Brassey, Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon, Lady Mabel Brassey +3
    Start of work period +1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
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