William Vernon Harcourt

British politician (1827–1904)
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William Vernon Harcourt
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William Vernon Harcourt

Summary

William Vernon Harcourt is a human[1]. He was born in York[2]. He was born on October 14, 1827[3]. He died in Nuneham Courtenay[4]. He died on October 1, 1904[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], journalist[8], and barrister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Vernon Harcourt was born in York[2].
  • William Vernon Harcourt died in Nuneham Courtenay[4].
  • William Vernon Harcourt was born on October 14, 1827[3].
  • William Vernon Harcourt died on October 1, 1904[5].
  • Burial took place at Old All Saints Church, Nuneham Courtenay[11].
  • William Vernon Harcourt's father was William Vernon Harcourt[12].
  • William Vernon Harcourt's mother was Matilda Mary Gooch[13].
  • Among William Vernon Harcourt's spouses was Maria Theresa Lister[14].
  • William Vernon Harcourt was married to Elizabeth Cabot Motley[15].
  • A child of William Vernon Harcourt was unknown Harcourt[16].
  • A child of William Vernon Harcourt was Julian Harcourt[17].
  • A child of William Vernon Harcourt was Lewis Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt[18].
  • A child of William Vernon Harcourt was Robert Harcourt[19].
  • William Vernon Harcourt held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • William Vernon Harcourt's professions included politician[6].
  • William Vernon Harcourt worked as a jurist[7].
  • William Vernon Harcourt worked as a journalist[8].
  • William Vernon Harcourt worked as a barrister[9].
  • William Vernon Harcourt's field of work was law[21].
  • William Vernon Harcourt's field of work was journalism[22].
  • William Vernon Harcourt's field of work was politics[23].
  • William Vernon Harcourt held the position of Leader of the Opposition[24].
  • William Vernon Harcourt held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[25].
  • William Vernon Harcourt held the position of Home Secretary[26].
  • William Vernon Harcourt held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in York[2], William Vernon Harcourt… he was born on October 14, 1827[3]. His father was he[12]. His mother was Matilda Mary Gooch[13].

Education

William Vernon Harcourt was educated at Trinity College[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], journalist[8], and barrister[9]. Fields of work include law[21], journalism[22], and politics[23]. Among William Vernon Harcourt's employers was University of Cambridge[29]. Positions held include Leader of the Opposition[24], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1807[32]; Chancellor of the Exchequer[25], a public office[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1316[35]; Home Secretary[26], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1782[38]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[41], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1900[44]; and member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[45], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1895[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[49] and Knight Bachelor[50].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Theresa Lister[14] and Elizabeth Cabot Motley[15]. Children include unknown Harcourt[16]; Julian Harcourt[17]; Lewis Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt[18], a politician[51], 1863–1922[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53]; and Robert Harcourt[19]. William Vernon Harcourt was affiliated with the Liberal Party[54].

Death and Burial

William Vernon Harcourt died on October 1, 1904[5]. He passed away in Nuneham Courtenay[4]. He is buried at Old All Saints Church, Nuneham Courtenay[11].

Why It Matters

William Vernon Harcourt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was William Vernon Harcourt born?

Born in York[2], William Vernon Harcourt…

Where did William Vernon Harcourt die?

William Vernon Harcourt died in Nuneham Courtenay[4].

Who were William Vernon Harcourt's parents?

William Vernon Harcourt's father was William Vernon Harcourt[12]. William Vernon Harcourt's mother was Matilda Mary Gooch[13].

Who was William Vernon Harcourt married to?

William Vernon Harcourt's spouses include Maria Theresa Lister[14] and Elizabeth Cabot Motley[15].

What did William Vernon Harcourt do for work?

William Vernon Harcourt worked as politician[6], jurist[7], journalist[8], and barrister[9].

Where did William Vernon Harcourt go to school?

William Vernon Harcourt was educated at Trinity College[28].

What awards did William Vernon Harcourt receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[49] and Knight Bachelor[50].

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  23. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [9] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
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  31. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Trinity College
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