William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow

British Conservative politician and Governor of New Zealand (1853–1911)
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William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow
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William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow

Summary

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow is a human[1]. Born in Old Alresford[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1853[3]. He died in Hendon[4]. He died on October 23, 1911[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and statistician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Old Alresford[2], William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow…
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow died in Hendon[4].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was born on March 7, 1853[3].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow died on October 23, 1911[5].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's father was George Augustus Cranley Onslow[9].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's mother was Mary Harriet Anne Loftus[10].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was married to Florence Coulston Gardner[11].
  • A child of William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was Richard Onslow, 5th Earl of Onslow[12].
  • A child of William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was Gwendolen Guinness, Countess of Iveagh[13].
  • A child of William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was Lady Dorothy Onslow[14].
  • A child of William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was Victor Alexander Herbert Huia Onslow[15].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's professions included politician[6].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's professions included statistician[7].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow held the position of member of London County Council[18].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow held the position of president of the Royal Statistical Society[19].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's education included a stint at Exeter College[20].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was educated at Eton College[21].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was a member of Royal Statistical Society[23].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow is recorded as male[24].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's noble title is recorded as Earl of Onslow[26].
  • William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was affiliated with the Conservative Party[27].

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Origins and Family

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's place of birth was Old Alresford[2]. He was born on March 7, 1853[3]. His father was George Augustus Cranley Onslow[9]. His mother was Mary Harriet Anne Loftus[10].

Education

Educated at Exeter College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1314[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[21], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and statistician[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; member of London County Council[18], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1889[39]; and president of the Royal Statistical Society[19], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1834[42].

Recognition

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

Personal Life

Among William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's spouses was Florence Coulston Gardner[11]. Children include Richard Onslow, 5th Earl of Onslow[12], a diplomat[43], 1876–1945[44], of United Kingdom[45], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[46]; Gwendolen Guinness, Countess of Iveagh[13], a politician[47], 1881–1966[48], of United Kingdom[49]; Lady Dorothy Onslow[14], 1885–1976[50]; and Victor Alexander Herbert Huia Onslow[15], 1890–1922[51]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[27].

Death and Burial

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow died on October 23, 1911[5]. He passed away in Hendon[4].

Why It Matters

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow born?

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was born in Old Alresford[2].

Where did William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow die?

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow passed away in Hendon[4].

Who were William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's parents?

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's father was George Augustus Cranley Onslow[9]. William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's mother was Mary Harriet Anne Loftus[10].

Who was William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow married to?

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow's spouses include Florence Coulston Gardner[11].

What did William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow do for work?

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow worked as politician[6] and statistician[7].

Where did William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow go to school?

William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow was educated at Exeter College[20] and Eton College[21].

What awards did William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

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  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William, Hillier
    Depicted by William Hillier, 4th Earl of Onslow (1853-1911)
    Spouse Florence Coulston Gardner
    Family name Onslow
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