William Garrow

British barrister, politician and judge (1760–1840)
Person human Q3066176
William Garrow
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William Garrow

Summary

William Garrow is a human[1]. His place of birth was Monken Hadley[2]. He was born on April 13, 1760[3]. He died in Ramsgate[4]. He died on September 24, 1840[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Garrow's place of birth was Monken Hadley[2].
  • William Garrow passed away in Ramsgate[4].
  • William Garrow was born on April 13, 1760[3].
  • William Garrow died on September 24, 1840[5].
  • William Garrow's father was David Garrow[10].
  • William Garrow's mother was Sarah Lowndes[11].
  • William Garrow was married to Sarah Dore[12].
  • A child of William Garrow was David William Garrow[13].
  • A child of William Garrow was Eliza Sophia Garrow[14].
  • William Garrow held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • William Garrow worked as a judge[6].
  • William Garrow's professions included politician[7].
  • William Garrow worked as a barrister[8].
  • William Garrow held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William Garrow held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William Garrow held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • William Garrow held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Garrow held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[20].
  • William Garrow held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[21].
  • William Garrow received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
  • William Garrow received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • William Garrow was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • William Garrow is recorded as male[25].
  • William Garrow's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • William Garrow was affiliated with the Whigs[27].

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Origins and Family

William Garrow's place of birth was Monken Hadley[2]. He was born on April 13, 1760[3]. His father was David Garrow[10]. His mother was Sarah Lowndes[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1806[30]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1802[35]; member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1812[38]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[20], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Attorney General for England and Wales[21], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1277[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45] and Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1300[48].

Personal Life

William Garrow was married to Sarah Dore[12]. Children include David William Garrow[13], 1781–1827[49] and Eliza Sophia Garrow[14], 1784–1857[50]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[27].

Death and Burial

William Garrow died on September 24, 1840[5]. He passed away in Ramsgate[4].

Why It Matters

William Garrow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was William Garrow born?

William Garrow's place of birth was Monken Hadley[2].

Where did William Garrow die?

William Garrow died in Ramsgate[4].

Who were William Garrow's parents?

William Garrow's father was David Garrow[10]. William Garrow's mother was Sarah Lowndes[11].

Who was William Garrow married to?

William Garrow's spouses include Sarah Dore[12].

What did William Garrow do for work?

William Garrow worked as judge[6], politician[7], and barrister[8].

What awards did William Garrow receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22] and Knight Bachelor[23].

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  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, politician, barrister
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father David Garrow
    Child David William Garrow, Eliza Sophia Garrow
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