William à Beckett

British barrister and colonial judge
Person human Q6669715
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William à Beckett

Summary

William à Beckett is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on July 28, 1806[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 27, 1869[5]. He worked as a barrister[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William à Beckett was born in London[2].
  • William à Beckett passed away in London[4].
  • William à Beckett was born on July 28, 1806[3].
  • William à Beckett died on June 27, 1869[5].
  • Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery[9].
  • William à Beckett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • William à Beckett worked as a barrister[6].
  • William à Beckett worked as a judge[7].
  • William à Beckett held the position of Chief Justice of Victoria[11].
  • William à Beckett held the position of Solicitor General for New South Wales[12].
  • William à Beckett's education included a stint at Westminster School[13].
  • William à Beckett received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • William à Beckett is recorded as male[15].
  • William à Beckett's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William à Beckett's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William à Beckett's pseudonym is recorded as Colonus[18].
  • William à Beckett's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • William à Beckett's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[20].
  • William à Beckett's sibling is recorded as Thomas Turner à Beckett[21].
  • William à Beckett's sibling is recorded as Gilbert Abbott à Beckett[22].
  • William à Beckett's sibling is recorded as Arthur A'Beckett[23].

Body

Origins and Family

William à Beckett's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 28, 1806[3].

Education

William à Beckett's education included a stint at Westminster School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include barrister[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include Chief Justice of Victoria[11], a position[24], in Australia[25], founded in 1852[26] and Solicitor General for New South Wales[12], a public office[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1824[29].

Recognition

William à Beckett received the Knight Bachelor[14].

Death and Burial

William à Beckett died on June 27, 1869[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at West Norwood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William à Beckett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William à Beckett born?

William à Beckett was born in London[2].

Where did William à Beckett die?

William à Beckett passed away in London[4].

What did William à Beckett do for work?

William à Beckett worked as barrister[6] and judge[7].

Where did William à Beckett go to school?

William à Beckett was educated at Westminster School[13].

What awards did William à Beckett receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892
    Educated at Westminster School
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