William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley

British earl and politician (1894-1969)
Person human Q8019994
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William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley

Summary

William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on January 30, 1894[3]. He died on December 26, 1969[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley was born on January 30, 1894[3].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley died on December 26, 1969[4].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley is buried at Himley[7].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's father was William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley[8].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's mother was Rachel Ward, Countess of Dudley[9].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley was married to Rosemary Leveson-Gower[10].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley was married to Laura Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[11].
  • Among William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's spouses was Grace Maria Kolin[12].
  • A child of William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley was John Ward[13].
  • A child of William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley was Peter Ward[14].
  • A child of William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley was William Ward, 4th Earl of Dudley[15].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's professions included politician[5].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley held the position of member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley held the position of High Sheriff of Worcestershire[23].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's education included a stint at Eton College[24].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's education included a stint at Christ Church[25].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley received the Military Cross[26].
  • William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley… he was born on January 30, 1894[3]. His father was William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley[8]. His mother was Rachel Ward, Countess of Dudley[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College[24], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Christ Church[25], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Oxford[34].

Career and Affiliations

William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1931[37]; member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1923[40]; member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1922[43]; member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1918[46]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1801[49]; and High Sheriff of Worcestershire[23], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51].

Recognition

William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley received the Military Cross[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rosemary Leveson-Gower[10], 1893–1930[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53]; Laura Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[11], a historian[54], 1915–1990[55], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[56]; and Grace Maria Kolin[12], 1923–2016[57]. Children include John Ward[13], 1922–1929[58]; Peter Ward[14], 1926–2008[59], of United Kingdom[60]; and William Ward, 4th Earl of Dudley[15], a military personnel[61], 1920–2013[62], of United Kingdom[63]. William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley was affiliated with the Conservative Party[64].

Death and Burial

William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley died on December 26, 1969[4]. Burial took place at Himley[7].

Why It Matters

William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Where was William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley born?

Born in Paris[2], William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley…

Who were William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's parents?

William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's father was William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley[8]. William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's mother was Rachel Ward, Countess of Dudley[9].

Who was William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley married to?

William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley's spouses include Rosemary Leveson-Gower[10], Laura Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough[11], and Grace Maria Kolin[12].

What did William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley do for work?

William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley worked as politician[5].

Where did William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley go to school?

William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley was educated at Eton College[24] and Christ Church[25].

What awards did William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[26].

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  1. [6] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Residence Himley Hall
    Family name Ward
    Candidacy in election 1923 United Kingdom general election, 1922 United Kingdom general election, 1931 United Kingdom general election
    Gnd id 1252371357
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