William Makins

British politician; (1840-1906)
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William Makins

Summary

William Makins is a human[1]. He was born on +1840-03-16T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1906-02-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and barrister[5].

Key Facts

  • William Makins was born on +1840-03-16T00:00:00Z[2].
  • William Makins died on +1906-02-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Makins's father was Charles Makins[6].
  • William Makins's mother was Frances Kirkby[7].
  • Among William Makins's spouses was Elizabeth Simpson[8].
  • A child of William Makins was Mary Elizabeth Makins[9].
  • A child of William Makins was Agatha Caroline Makins[10].
  • A child of William Makins was Veronica Luce Makins[11].
  • A child of William Makins was Audrey Katherine Makins[12].
  • A child of William Makins was William Henry Makins[13].
  • A child of William Makins was Francis Kirkby Makins[14].
  • William Makins held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • William Makins worked as a politician[4].
  • William Makins worked as a barrister[5].
  • William Makins held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William Makins held the position of member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William Makins held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • William Makins held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Makins's education included a stint at Harrow School[20].
  • William Makins was educated at Trinity College[21].
  • William Makins is recorded as male[22].
  • William Makins's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Makins's noble title is recorded as baronet[24].
  • William Makins's noble title is recorded as Makins baronets[25].
  • William Makins was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William Makins was born on +1840-03-16T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Charles Makins[6]. His mother was Frances Kirkby[7].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[20], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1572[29] and Trinity College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1546[32], headquartered in Cambridge[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and barrister[5]. Positions held include member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1886[36]; member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1885[39]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1880[42]; and member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1874[45].

Personal Life

Among William Makins's spouses was Elizabeth Simpson[8]. Children include Mary Elizabeth Makins[9]; Agatha Caroline Makins[10]; Veronica Luce Makins[11]; Audrey Katherine Makins[12]; William Henry Makins[13], 1863–1889[46]; and Francis Kirkby Makins[14]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].

Death and Burial

William Makins died on +1906-02-02T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were William Makins's parents?

William Makins's father was Charles Makins[6]. William Makins's mother was Frances Kirkby[7].

Who was William Makins married to?

William Makins's spouses include Elizabeth Simpson[8].

What did William Makins do for work?

William Makins worked as politician[4] and barrister[5].

Where did William Makins go to school?

William Makins was educated at Harrow School[20] and Trinity College[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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