William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley

Summary

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1867^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on June 29, 1932^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley's place of birth was London^[2].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley passed away in London^[4].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was born on May 25, 1867^[3].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley died on June 29, 1932^[5].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley's father was William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley^[8].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley's mother was Georgina Ward, Countess of Dudley^[9].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was married to Gertie Millar^[10].
• Among William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley's spouses was Rachel Ward, Countess of Dudley^[11].
• A child of William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was George Ward, 1st Viscount Ward of Witley^[12].
• A child of William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley^[13].
• A child of William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was Gladys Honor Ward^[14].
• A child of William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was Morvyth Lillian Ward^[15].
• A child of William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was Roderick John Ward^[16].
• A child of William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was Lady Alexandra Patrica Ward^[17].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley held citizenship in United Kingdom^[18].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[19].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley worked as a politician^[6].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley held the position of Governor-General of Australia^[20].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland^[21].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[22].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley held the position of member of the House of Lords^[23].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley held the position of member of London County Council^[24].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was educated at Eton College^[25].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[26].
• William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was born in London^[2]. He was born on May 25, 1867^[3]. His father was William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley^[8]. His mother was Georgina Ward, Countess of Dudley^[9].

Education

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was educated at Eton College^[25].

Career and Affiliations

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley's professions included politician^[6]. Positions held include Governor-General of Australia^[20], a position^[28], in Australia^[29], founded in 1901^[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland^[21], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1171^[33]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[22], a position^[34], in United Kingdom^[35]; member of the House of Lords^[23], a position^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1801^[38]; and member of London County Council^[24], a position^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1889^[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[27], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[42].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gertie Millar^[10], a singer^[43], 1879–1952^[44], of United Kingdom^[45] and Rachel Ward, Countess of Dudley^[11], 1867–1920^[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[47]. Children include George Ward, 1st Viscount Ward of Witley^[12], a politician^[48], 1907–1988^[49], of United Kingdom^[50], specialised in politics^[51]; William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley^[13], a politician^[52], 1894–1969^[53], of United Kingdom^[54], awarded the Military Cross^[55]; Gladys Honor Ward^[14], 1892–1961^[56]; Morvyth Lillian Ward^[15], 1896–1959^[57]; Roderick John Ward^[16], 1902–1952^[58]; and Lady Alexandra Patrica Ward^[17], 1904–1964^[59]. William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was affiliated with the Conservative Party^[60].

Death and Burial

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley died on June 29, 1932^[5]. He passed away in London^[4].

Why It Matters

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[61] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[62]

FAQs

Where was William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley born?

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley's place of birth was London^[2].

Where did William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley die?

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley passed away in London^[4].

Who were William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley's parents?

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley's father was William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley^[8]. William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley's mother was Georgina Ward, Countess of Dudley^[9].

Who was William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley married to?

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley's spouses include Gertie Millar^[10] and Rachel Ward, Countess of Dudley^[11].

What did William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley do for work?

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley worked as politician^[6].

Where did William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley go to school?

William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley was educated at Eton College^[25].

What awards did William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[27], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[42].