William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr

British baron (1837-1914)
Person human Q8014533
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William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr

Summary

William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr is a human[1]. Born in Merthyr Tydfil[2], he… he was born on +1837-08-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1914-08-27T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an industrialist[5] and politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Merthyr Tydfil[2], William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr…
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr was born on +1837-08-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr died on +1914-08-27T00:00:00Z[4].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's father was Thomas William Lewis[7].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's mother was Mary Anne John[8].
  • Among William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's spouses was Anne Rees[9].
  • A child of William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr was Katharine Mary Lewis[10].
  • A child of William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr was Annie Lucy Lewis[11].
  • A child of William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr was Lilian Tydfil Lewis[12].
  • A child of William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr was Gwendolen Halliburton Lewis[13].
  • A child of William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr was Marie Spencer Lewis[14].
  • A child of William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr was Margaret Menelaus Lewis[15].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr worked as an industrialist[5].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's professions included politician[6].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr held the position of High Sheriff of Brecknockshire[18].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's image is recorded as William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr.jpg[20].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr is recorded as male[21].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's noble title is recorded as Baron Merthyr[23].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr was affiliated with the Conservative Party[24].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's Commons category is recorded as William Lewis, Baron Merthyr[25].
  • William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's residence is recorded as Aberdare[26].

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Origins and Family

William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr was born in Merthyr Tydfil[2]. He was born on +1837-08-05T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Thomas William Lewis[7]. His mother was Mary Anne John[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include industrialist[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[17], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1801[29] and High Sheriff of Brecknockshire[18], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Recognition

William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr received the Knight Bachelor[19].

Personal Life

William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr was married to Anne Rees[9]. Children include Katharine Mary Lewis[10]; Annie Lucy Lewis[11]; Lilian Tydfil Lewis[12]; Gwendolen Halliburton Lewis[13]; Marie Spencer Lewis[14]; and Margaret Menelaus Lewis[15], 1876–1949[32]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[24].

Death and Burial

William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr died on +1914-08-27T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr born?

William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's place of birth was Merthyr Tydfil[2].

Who were William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's parents?

William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's father was Thomas William Lewis[7]. William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's mother was Mary Anne John[8].

Who was William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr married to?

William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr's spouses include Anne Rees[9].

What did William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr do for work?

William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr worked as industrialist[5] and politician[6].

What awards did William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . The London Gazette 25325. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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