Thomas Chisholm Anstey

English lawyer and one of the first Catholic parliamentarians (1816–1873)
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Thomas Chisholm Anstey

Summary

Thomas Chisholm Anstey is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1816[3]. He passed away in Mumbai[4]. He died on August 12, 1873[5]. He worked as a barrister[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's place of birth was London[2].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey passed away in Mumbai[4].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey was born on January 1, 1816[3].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey died on August 12, 1873[5].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey died on August 17, 1873[10].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey died on August 13, 1873[11].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey is buried at Sewri Christian Cemetery[12].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's father was Thomas Anstey[13].
  • Among Thomas Chisholm Anstey's spouses was Harriet Strickland[14].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's professions included barrister[6].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's professions included politician[7].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's professions included writer[8].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey held the position of Attorney General of Hong Kong[17].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey was a member of Middle Temple[18].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Chisholm Anstey[22].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's family name is recorded as Anstey[23].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's given name is recorded as Thomas[24].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's given name is recorded as Chisholm[25].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's significant event is recorded as call to the bar[26].
  • Thomas Chisholm Anstey's work location is recorded as London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Thomas Chisholm Anstey… he was born on January 1, 1816[3]. His father was Thomas Anstey[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include barrister[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1847[30] and Attorney General of Hong Kong[17].

Personal Life

Thomas Chisholm Anstey was married to Harriet Strickland[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 12, 1873[5], August 17, 1873[10], and August 13, 1873[11]. Thomas Chisholm Anstey died in Mumbai[4]. He is buried at Sewri Christian Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Thomas Chisholm Anstey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Chisholm Anstey born?

Thomas Chisholm Anstey was born in London[2].

Where did Thomas Chisholm Anstey die?

Thomas Chisholm Anstey died in Mumbai[4].

Who were Thomas Chisholm Anstey's parents?

Thomas Chisholm Anstey's father was Thomas Anstey[13].

Who was Thomas Chisholm Anstey married to?

Thomas Chisholm Anstey's spouses include Harriet Strickland[14].

What did Thomas Chisholm Anstey do for work?

Thomas Chisholm Anstey worked as barrister[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Anstey, Thomas Chisholm. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Anstey, Thomas Chisholm. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Anstey, Thomas Chisholm. wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . THE LATE MR. CHISHOLM ANSTEY.. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Anstey, Thomas Chisholm. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Given name Thomas, Chisholm
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