William Edward Baxter

British politician (1825-1890)
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Summary

William Edward Baxter was born on January 1, 1825[1], in Dundee[2]. He died on August 10, 1890[3], in Kincaldrum[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: June 24, 1825[8]
  • Father: Edward Baxter[9]
  • Mother: Euphemia Wilson[10]
  • Spouse: Janet Carr Scott[11]
  • Child: Sir George Baxter, 1st Baronet[12], Edward Armitstead Baxter[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
  • Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], Financial Secretary to the Treasury[23]
  • Educated at: University of Edinburgh[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Member of political party: Scottish Liberal Party[26]
  • Commons category: William Edward Baxter[27]
  • Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[28]
  • Family name: Baxter[29]
  • Given name: William[30], Edward[31]
  • Work location: London[32]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
  • Name in native language: William Edward Baxter[35]
  • Candidacy in election: 1874 United Kingdom general election[36], 1880 United Kingdom general election[37], 1868 United Kingdom general election[38], 1865 United Kingdom general election[39], 1857 United Kingdom general election[40], 1859 United Kingdom general election[41]
  • Writing language: English[42]

Why It Matters

William Edward Baxter is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

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 died in Kincaldrum[4].

Who were William Edward Baxter's parents?

William Edward Baxter's father was Edward Baxter[9]. William Edward Baxter's mother was Euphemia Wilson[10].

Who was William Edward Baxter married to?

William Edward Baxter's spouses include Janet Carr Scott[11].

What did William Edward Baxter do for work?

William Edward Baxter worked as a politician[5] and writer[6].

Where did William Edward Baxter go to school?

William Edward Baxter was educated at University of Edinburgh[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. 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. [22] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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