William Napier Bruce

British lawyer and educationalist (1858-1936)
Person human Q19975438
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William Napier Bruce

Summary

William Napier Bruce is a human[1]. He was born in Aberdare[2]. He was born on January 18, 1858[3]. He died on March 20, 1936[4]. He worked as a civil servant[5] and barrister[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Aberdare[2], William Napier Bruce…
  • William Napier Bruce was born on January 18, 1858[3].
  • William Napier Bruce was born on January 15, 1858[7].
  • William Napier Bruce died on March 20, 1936[4].
  • William Napier Bruce's father was Henry Bruce, 1st Baron Aberdare[8].
  • William Napier Bruce's mother was Norah Creina Blanche Napier[9].
  • Among William Napier Bruce's spouses was Emily McMurdo[10].
  • A child of William Napier Bruce was William Fox Bruce[11].
  • A child of William Napier Bruce was Susan Norah Bruce[12].
  • William Napier Bruce held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • William Napier Bruce held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • William Napier Bruce worked as a civil servant[5].
  • William Napier Bruce worked as a barrister[6].
  • William Napier Bruce was educated at Balliol College[15].
  • William Napier Bruce was educated at Harrow School[16].
  • William Napier Bruce is recorded as male[17].
  • William Napier Bruce's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Napier Bruce's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[19].
  • William Napier Bruce's family name is recorded as Bruce[20].
  • William Napier Bruce's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Napier Bruce's described by source is recorded as Men-at-the-Bar[22].
  • William Napier Bruce's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[23].
  • William Napier Bruce's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

William Napier Bruce was born in Aberdare[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 18, 1858[3] and January 15, 1858[7]. His father was Henry Bruce, 1st Baron Aberdare[8]. His mother was Norah Creina Blanche Napier[9].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1263[27], headquartered in Oxford[28] and Harrow School[16], a public school[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1572[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant[5] and barrister[6].

Personal Life

William Napier Bruce was married to Emily McMurdo[10]. Children include William Fox Bruce[11], 1883–1982[32] and Susan Norah Bruce[12], 1884–1970[33].

Death and Burial

William Napier Bruce died on March 20, 1936[4].

FAQs

Where was William Napier Bruce born?

William Napier Bruce was born in Aberdare[2].

Who were William Napier Bruce's parents?

William Napier Bruce's father was Henry Bruce, 1st Baron Aberdare[8]. William Napier Bruce's mother was Norah Creina Blanche Napier[9].

Who was William Napier Bruce married to?

William Napier Bruce's spouses include Emily McMurdo[10].

What did William Napier Bruce do for work?

William Napier Bruce worked as civil servant[5] and barrister[6].

Where did William Napier Bruce go to school?

William Napier Bruce was educated at Balliol College[15] and Harrow School[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 11d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child William Fox Bruce, Susan Norah Bruce
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