William Cornwallis-West

British politician (1835–1917)
Person human Q8007128
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William Cornwallis-West

Summary

William Cornwallis-West is a human[1]. Born in Florence[2], he… he was born on +1835-03-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1917-07-04T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and barrister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Florence[2], William Cornwallis-West…
  • William Cornwallis-West was born on +1835-03-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Cornwallis-West died on +1917-07-04T00:00:00Z[4].
  • William Cornwallis-West's father was Frederick Richard West[8].
  • William Cornwallis-West's mother was Theresa Whitby[9].
  • Among William Cornwallis-West's spouses was Patsy Cornwallis-West[10].
  • A child of William Cornwallis-West was Daisy, Princess of Pless[11].
  • A child of William Cornwallis-West was George Cornwallis-West[12].
  • A child of William Cornwallis-West was Constance Lewis[13].
  • William Cornwallis-West held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • William Cornwallis-West worked as a politician[5].
  • William Cornwallis-West worked as a barrister[6].
  • William Cornwallis-West held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • William Cornwallis-West held the position of member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William Cornwallis-West held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Denbighshire[17].
  • William Cornwallis-West held the position of High Sheriff of Denbighshire[18].
  • William Cornwallis-West was educated at Eton College[19].
  • William Cornwallis-West's image is recorded as William Cornwallis Cornwallis-West, Vanity Fair, 1892-07-16.jpg[20].
  • William Cornwallis-West is recorded as male[21].
  • William Cornwallis-West's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Cornwallis-West was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].
  • William Cornwallis-West's Commons category is recorded as William Cornwallis-West[24].
  • William Cornwallis-West's residence is recorded as Ruthin Castle[25].
  • William Cornwallis-West's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03d40_9[26].
  • William Cornwallis-West's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

William Cornwallis-West's place of birth was Florence[2]. He was born on +1835-03-20T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Frederick Richard West[8]. His mother was Theresa Whitby[9].

Education

William Cornwallis-West's education included a stint at Eton College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and barrister[6]. Positions held include member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1886[30]; member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1885[33]; Lord Lieutenant of Denbighshire[17], a position[34]; and High Sheriff of Denbighshire[18], a position[35].

Personal Life

Among William Cornwallis-West's spouses was Patsy Cornwallis-West[10]. Children include Daisy, Princess of Pless[11], a nurse[36], 1873–1943[37], of United Kingdom[38]; George Cornwallis-West[12], a writer[39], 1874–1951[40], of United Kingdom[41]; and Constance Lewis[13], a sailor[42], 1876–1970[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[45]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].

Death and Burial

William Cornwallis-West died on +1917-07-04T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

William Cornwallis-West ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Cornwallis-West born?

Born in Florence[2], William Cornwallis-West…

Who were William Cornwallis-West's parents?

William Cornwallis-West's father was Frederick Richard West[8]. William Cornwallis-West's mother was Theresa Whitby[9].

Who was William Cornwallis-West married to?

William Cornwallis-West's spouses include Patsy Cornwallis-West[10].

What did William Cornwallis-West do for work?

William Cornwallis-West worked as politician[5] and barrister[6].

Where did William Cornwallis-West go to school?

William Cornwallis-West was educated at Eton College[19].

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  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The London Gazette 23825. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . thepeerage.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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