William Edward Baxter

British politician (1825-1890)
Person human Q8008421
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William Edward Baxter

Summary

William Edward Baxter is a human[1]. He was born in Dundee[2]. He was born on January 1, 1825[3]. He died in Kincaldrum[4]. He died on August 10, 1890[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dundee[2], William Edward Baxter…
  • William Edward Baxter passed away in Kincaldrum[4].
  • William Edward Baxter was born on January 1, 1825[3].
  • William Edward Baxter was born on June 24, 1825[9].
  • William Edward Baxter died on August 10, 1890[5].
  • William Edward Baxter's father was Edward Baxter[10].
  • William Edward Baxter's mother was Euphemia Wilson[11].
  • William Edward Baxter was married to Janet Carr Scott[12].
  • A child of William Edward Baxter was Sir George Baxter, 1st Baronet[13].
  • A child of William Edward Baxter was Edward Armitstead Baxter[14].
  • William Edward Baxter held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • William Edward Baxter's professions included politician[6].
  • William Edward Baxter's professions included writer[7].
  • William Edward Baxter held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William Edward Baxter held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William Edward Baxter held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • William Edward Baxter held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Edward Baxter held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Edward Baxter held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Edward Baxter's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[22].
  • William Edward Baxter is recorded as male[23].
  • William Edward Baxter's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • William Edward Baxter was affiliated with the Scottish Liberal Party[25].
  • William Edward Baxter's Commons category is recorded as William Edward Baxter[26].
  • William Edward Baxter's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[27].

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Origins and Family

William Edward Baxter was born in Dundee[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1825[3] and June 24, 1825[9]. His father was Edward Baxter[10]. His mother was Euphemia Wilson[11].

Education

William Edward Baxter was educated at University of Edinburgh[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1880[32]; member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1874[35]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1868[38]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1865[41]; and member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1859[44].

Personal Life

Among William Edward Baxter's spouses was Janet Carr Scott[12]. Children include Sir George Baxter, 1st Baronet[13] and Edward Armitstead Baxter[14], 1848–1933[45]. He was affiliated with the Scottish Liberal Party[25].

Death and Burial

William Edward Baxter died on August 10, 1890[5]. He passed away in Kincaldrum[4].

Why It Matters

William Edward Baxter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Edward Baxter born?

William Edward Baxter's place of birth was Dundee[2].

Where did William Edward Baxter die?

William Edward Baxter passed away in Kincaldrum[4].

Who were William Edward Baxter's parents?

William Edward Baxter's father was Edward Baxter[10]. William Edward Baxter's mother was Euphemia Wilson[11].

Who was William Edward Baxter married to?

William Edward Baxter's spouses include Janet Carr Scott[12].

What did William Edward Baxter do for work?

William Edward Baxter worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

Where did William Edward Baxter go to school?

William Edward Baxter was educated at University of Edinburgh[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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