William Grant

British lawyer, Member of Parliament and Master of the Rolls (1752-1832)
Person human Q8010100
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William Grant

Summary

William Grant is a human[1]. Born in Moray[2], he… he was born on October 13, 1752[3]. He passed away in Dawlish[4]. He died on May 23, 1832[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moray[2], William Grant…
  • William Grant died in Dawlish[4].
  • William Grant was born on October 13, 1752[3].
  • William Grant died on May 23, 1832[5].
  • William Grant held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • William Grant held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • William Grant worked as a judge[6].
  • William Grant's professions included politician[7].
  • William Grant held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • William Grant held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[12].
  • William Grant held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • William Grant held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • William Grant held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • William Grant held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William Grant's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[17].
  • William Grant's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen School of Law[18].
  • William Grant received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • William Grant is recorded as male[20].
  • William Grant's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Grant's Commons category is recorded as William Grant (British politician)[22].
  • William Grant's family name is recorded as Grant[23].
  • William Grant's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • William Grant's work location is recorded as London[25].
  • William Grant's depicted by is recorded as Sir William Grant[26].
  • William Grant's depicted by is recorded as Sir William Grant[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moray[2], William Grant… he was born on October 13, 1752[3].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[17], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1495[30], headquartered in Aberdeen[31] and University of Aberdeen School of Law[18], a law school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1807[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[12], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1802[45]; member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1806[48]; and member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[49].

Recognition

William Grant received the Knight Bachelor[19].

Death and Burial

William Grant died on May 23, 1832[5]. He passed away in Dawlish[4].

Why It Matters

William Grant ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was William Grant born?

William Grant's place of birth was Moray[2].

Where did William Grant die?

William Grant passed away in Dawlish[4].

What did William Grant do for work?

William Grant worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

Where did William Grant go to school?

William Grant was educated at University of Aberdeen[17] and University of Aberdeen School of Law[18].

What awards did William Grant receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[19].

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  17. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Aberdeen, University of Aberdeen School of Law
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