William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt

British politician (1885–1957)
Person human Q334418
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William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt

Summary

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt is a human[1]. He was born in Stevenage[2]. He was born on April 15, 1885[3]. He passed away in Bury St Edmunds[4]. He died on August 16, 1957[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt was born in Stevenage[2].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt died in Bury St Edmunds[4].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt was born on April 15, 1885[3].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt died on August 16, 1957[5].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's father was William Jowitt[10].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's mother was Louisa Margaret Allen[11].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt was married to Lesley McIntyre[12].
  • A child of William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt was Lady Penelope Jowitt[13].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt worked as a politician[6].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's professions included judge[7].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt worked as a barrister[8].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt held the position of member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt was educated at New College[21].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's education included a stint at Marlborough College[22].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt is recorded as male[24].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's noble title is recorded as Earl Jowitt[26].
  • William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's noble title is recorded as Baron Jowitt[27].

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Origins and Family

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's place of birth was Stevenage[2]. He was born on April 15, 1885[3]. His father was William Jowitt[10]. His mother was Louisa Margaret Allen[11].

Education

Educated at New College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1379[30] and Marlborough College[22], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1843[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[15], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1801[36]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1945[41]; member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1935[44]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1929[47]; and member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[48], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1923[51].

Recognition

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt received the Knight Bachelor[23].

Personal Life

Among William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's spouses was Lesley McIntyre[12]. A child of him was Lady Penelope Jowitt[13]. Political affiliations include Labour Party[52], a political party[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1900[55], headquartered in City of Westminster[56]; Liberal Party[57], a political party[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1859[60]; and National Labour Organisation[61], a political organization[62], in United Kingdom[63], founded in 1931[64], headquartered in London[65].

Death and Burial

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt died on August 16, 1957[5]. He died in Bury St Edmunds[4].

Why It Matters

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt born?

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's place of birth was Stevenage[2].

Where did William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt die?

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt died in Bury St Edmunds[4].

Who were William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's parents?

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's father was William Jowitt[10]. William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's mother was Louisa Margaret Allen[11].

Who was William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt married to?

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt's spouses include Lesley McIntyre[12].

What did William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt do for work?

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt worked as politician[6], judge[7], and barrister[8].

Where did William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt go to school?

William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt was educated at New College[21] and Marlborough College[22].

What awards did William Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[23].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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