William John Codrington

British general and politician (1804-1884)
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William John Codrington

Summary

William John Codrington is a human[1]. He was born on November 26, 1804[2]. He passed away in Heckfield[3]. He died on August 6, 1884[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William John Codrington passed away in Heckfield[3].
  • William John Codrington was born on November 26, 1804[2].
  • William John Codrington died on August 6, 1884[4].
  • William John Codrington's father was Edward Codrington[9].
  • William John Codrington's mother was Jane Hall[10].
  • William John Codrington was married to Mary Ames[11].
  • A child of William John Codrington was Jane Emily Codrington[12].
  • A child of William John Codrington was Mary Codrington[13].
  • A child of William John Codrington was Alfred Codrington[14].
  • William John Codrington held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • William John Codrington worked as a politician[5].
  • William John Codrington's professions included diplomat[6].
  • William John Codrington worked as a military personnel[7].
  • William John Codrington held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William John Codrington held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William John Codrington held the position of Governor of Gibraltar[18].
  • William John Codrington received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • William John Codrington received the Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy[20].
  • William John Codrington is recorded as male[21].
  • William John Codrington's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William John Codrington was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].
  • William John Codrington's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • William John Codrington's Commons category is recorded as William John Codrington[25].
  • William John Codrington's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • William John Codrington was part of the conflict Crimean War[27].

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Origins and Family

William John Codrington was born on November 26, 1804[2]. His father was Edward Codrington[9]. His mother was Jane Hall[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], diplomat[6], and military personnel[7]. Positions held include member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1857[30]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1852[33]; and Governor of Gibraltar[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1704[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39] and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy[20].

Personal Life

William John Codrington was married to Mary Ames[11]. Children include Jane Emily Codrington[12], 1837–1924[40]; Mary Codrington[13]; and Alfred Codrington[14], a military personnel[41], 1854–1945[42], of United Kingdom[43], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[44]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].

Death and Burial

William John Codrington died on August 6, 1884[4]. He passed away in Heckfield[3].

Why It Matters

William John Codrington ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where did William John Codrington die?

William John Codrington passed away in Heckfield[3].

Who were William John Codrington's parents?

William John Codrington's father was Edward Codrington[9]. William John Codrington's mother was Jane Hall[10].

Who was William John Codrington married to?

William John Codrington's spouses include Mary Ames[11].

What did William John Codrington do for work?

William John Codrington worked as politician[5], diplomat[6], and military personnel[7].

What awards did William John Codrington receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19] and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Q24442717. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Position held member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Governor of Gibraltar
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