Thomas Fowell Buxton

Australian politician (1837–1915)
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Thomas Fowell Buxton

Summary

Thomas Fowell Buxton is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1837-01-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Cromer[4]. He died on +1915-10-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Fowell Buxton was born in London[2].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton died in Cromer[4].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton was born on +1837-01-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton died on +1915-10-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton's father was Sir Edward Buxton, 2nd Baronet[8].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton's mother was Catherine Gurney[9].
  • Among Thomas Fowell Buxton's spouses was Victoria Buxton[10].
  • A child of Thomas Fowell Buxton was Charles Buxton[11].
  • A child of Thomas Fowell Buxton was Noel Noel-Buxton[12].
  • A child of Thomas Fowell Buxton was Sir Thomas Buxton, 4th Baronet[13].
  • A child of Thomas Fowell Buxton was Edith Frances Buxton[14].
  • A child of Thomas Fowell Buxton was Mary Catherine Buxton[15].
  • A child of Thomas Fowell Buxton was Constance Victoria Buxton[16].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton held the position of Governor of South Australia[19].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton held the position of High Sheriff of Norfolk[20].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton's education included a stint at Trinity College[21].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton's education included a stint at Harrow School[22].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton's image is recorded as ThomasFowellBuxton.jpg[24].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton is recorded as male[25].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Thomas Fowell Buxton's noble title is recorded as baronet[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Fowell Buxton's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1837-01-26T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Sir Edward Buxton, 2nd Baronet[8]. His mother was Catherine Gurney[9].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Harrow School[22], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1572[34].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Fowell Buxton worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1865[37]; Governor of South Australia[19], a public office[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1836[40]; and High Sheriff of Norfolk[20], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Recognition

Thomas Fowell Buxton received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].

Personal Life

Thomas Fowell Buxton was married to Victoria Buxton[10]. Children include Charles Buxton[11], a politician[43], 1875–1942[44], of United Kingdom[45]; Noel Noel-Buxton[12], a politician[46], 1869–1948[47], of United Kingdom[48], specialised in politics[49]; Sir Thomas Buxton, 4th Baronet[13], 1865–1919[50]; Edith Frances Buxton[14], 1867–1930[51]; Mary Catherine Buxton[15], 1870–1960[52]; and Constance Victoria Buxton[16], 1872–1957[53]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[54].

Death and Burial

Thomas Fowell Buxton died on +1915-10-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Cromer[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Fowell Buxton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Fowell Buxton born?

Thomas Fowell Buxton's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Thomas Fowell Buxton die?

Thomas Fowell Buxton died in Cromer[4].

Who were Thomas Fowell Buxton's parents?

Thomas Fowell Buxton's father was Sir Edward Buxton, 2nd Baronet[8]. Thomas Fowell Buxton's mother was Catherine Gurney[9].

Who was Thomas Fowell Buxton married to?

Thomas Fowell Buxton's spouses include Victoria Buxton[10].

What did Thomas Fowell Buxton do for work?

Thomas Fowell Buxton worked as politician[6].

Where did Thomas Fowell Buxton go to school?

Thomas Fowell Buxton was educated at Trinity College[21] and Harrow School[22].

What awards did Thomas Fowell Buxton receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Cromer
    Residence Runton
    Mother Catherine Gurney
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