William Fox
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Summary
William Fox is a human[1]. Born in South Shields[2], he… he was born on September 2, 1812[3]. He died in Auckland[4]. He died on June 23, 1893[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], painter[8], and barrister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- William Fox was born in South Shields[2].
- William Fox died in Auckland[4].
- William Fox was born on September 2, 1812[3].
- William Fox died on June 23, 1893[5].
- Burial took place at Purewa Cemetery[11].
- William Fox's father was George Townshend Fox[12].
- William Fox held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
- William Fox held citizenship in Colony of New Zealand[14].
- William Fox's professions included politician[6].
- William Fox's professions included lawyer[7].
- William Fox's professions included painter[8].
- William Fox's professions included barrister[9].
- William Fox held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15].
- William Fox held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[16].
- William Fox held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[17].
- William Fox held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[18].
- William Fox held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[19].
- William Fox held the position of Minister for Māori Development[20].
- William Fox was educated at Wadham College[21].
- William Fox was educated at Durham School[22].
- William Fox received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
- William Fox's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[24].
- William Fox is recorded as male[25].
- William Fox's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- William Fox's Commons category is recorded as William Fox (New Zealand)[27].
Body
Origins and Family
William Fox was born in South Shields[2]. He was born on September 2, 1812[3]. His father was George Townshend Fox[12].
Education
Educated at Wadham College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1610[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Durham School[22], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1414[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], painter[8], and barrister[9]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15], a position[35], in New Zealand[36]; Prime Minister of New Zealand[16], a public office[37], in New Zealand[38], founded in 1856[39]; Minister for Māori Development[20], a position[40], in New Zealand[41], founded in 1858[42]; and Attorney-General of New Zealand[43], a position[44], in New Zealand[45], founded in 1856[46].
Recognition
William Fox received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
Personal Life
William Fox's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[24].
Death and Burial
William Fox died on June 23, 1893[5]. He died in Auckland[4]. Burial took place at Purewa Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Fox include Fox Glacier[47], a glacier[48], in New Zealand[49] and Foxton[50], a locality[51], in New Zealand[52].
Why It Matters
William Fox ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include Fox Glacier[47], a glacier[48], in New Zealand[49] and Foxton[50], a locality[51], in New Zealand[52].
FAQs
Where was William Fox born?
William Fox was born in South Shields[2].
Where did William Fox die?
William Fox died in Auckland[4].
Who were William Fox's parents?
William Fox's father was George Townshend Fox[12].
What did William Fox do for work?
William Fox worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], painter[8], and barrister[9].
Where did William Fox go to school?
William Fox was educated at Wadham College[21] and Durham School[22].
What awards did William Fox receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].