William Rathbone

English merchant, businessman and politician
Person human Q8017389
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William Rathbone

Summary

William Rathbone is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liverpool[2]. He was born on February 11, 1819[3]. He died in Liverpool[4]. He died on March 6, 1902[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Rathbone was born in Liverpool[2].
  • William Rathbone passed away in Liverpool[4].
  • William Rathbone was born on February 11, 1819[3].
  • William Rathbone was born on 1819[8].
  • William Rathbone died on March 6, 1902[5].
  • William Rathbone's father was William Rathbone[9].
  • A child of William Rathbone was Eleanor Rathbone[10].
  • William Rathbone held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • William Rathbone's professions included politician[6].
  • William Rathbone held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • William Rathbone held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • William Rathbone held the position of member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • William Rathbone held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • William Rathbone held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William Rathbone held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William Rathbone is recorded as male[18].
  • William Rathbone's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Rathbone was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].
  • William Rathbone's Commons category is recorded as William Rathbone VI[21].
  • William Rathbone's family name is recorded as Rathbone[22].
  • William Rathbone's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Rathbone's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • William Rathbone's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[25].
  • William Rathbone's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • William Rathbone's Commons Creator page is recorded as William Rathbone[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Rathbone's place of birth was Liverpool[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 11, 1819[3] and 1819[8]. His father was he[9].

Career and Affiliations

William Rathbone's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1892[30]; member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1886[33]; member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1885[36]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1880[39]; member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1874[42]; and member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1868[45].

Personal Life

A child of William Rathbone was Eleanor Rathbone[10]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].

Death and Burial

William Rathbone died on March 6, 1902[5]. He passed away in Liverpool[4].

Why It Matters

William Rathbone ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was William Rathbone born?

Born in Liverpool[2], William Rathbone…

Where did William Rathbone die?

William Rathbone died in Liverpool[4].

Who were William Rathbone's parents?

William Rathbone's father was William Rathbone[9].

What did William Rathbone do for work?

William Rathbone worked as politician[6].

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  7. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  15. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . hansard.millbanksystems.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William
    Family name Rathbone
    Writing language English
    P14397 6581
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