William West-Erskine

South Australian politician (1839-1892)
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William West-Erskine

Summary

William West-Erskine is a human[1]. He was born in Annamoe[2]. He was born on September 12, 1839[3]. He passed away in England[4]. He died on October 25, 1892[5]. He worked as a politician[6], cattle rancher[7], and investor[8].

Key Facts

  • William West-Erskine's place of birth was Annamoe[2].
  • William West-Erskine passed away in England[4].
  • William West-Erskine was born on September 12, 1839[3].
  • William West-Erskine died on October 25, 1892[5].
  • William West-Erskine's father was William James West[9].
  • William West-Erskine's mother was Elmina Erskine[10].
  • William West-Erskine held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • English was William West-Erskine's native language[12].
  • William West-Erskine's professions included politician[6].
  • William West-Erskine worked as a cattle rancher[7].
  • William West-Erskine worked as an investor[8].
  • William West-Erskine held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[13].
  • William West-Erskine held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[14].
  • William West-Erskine held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[15].
  • William West-Erskine held the position of Minister of Public Works[16].
  • William West-Erskine was educated at Christ Church[17].
  • William West-Erskine's education included a stint at Christ Church[18].
  • William West-Erskine was a member of University of Adelaide Council[19].
  • William West-Erskine was a member of Adelaide Club[20].
  • William West-Erskine is recorded as male[21].
  • William West-Erskine's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William West-Erskine was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[23].
  • William West-Erskine's residence is recorded as Hindmarsh Island[24].
  • William West-Erskine's residence is recorded as Ederney[25].
  • William West-Erskine's family name is recorded as West[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Annamoe[2], William West-Erskine… he was born on September 12, 1839[3]. His father was William James West[9]. His mother was Elmina Erskine[10]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[17], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1546[29], headquartered in Oxford[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], cattle rancher[7], and investor[8]. Positions held include Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[13]; Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[14]; and Minister of Public Works[16], a public office[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1856[33].

Personal Life

William West-Erskine was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[23].

Death and Burial

William West-Erskine died on October 25, 1892[5]. He passed away in England[4].

FAQs

Where was William West-Erskine born?

William West-Erskine was born in Annamoe[2].

Where did William West-Erskine die?

William West-Erskine died in England[4].

Who were William West-Erskine's parents?

William West-Erskine's father was William James West[9]. William West-Erskine's mother was Elmina Erskine[10].

What did William West-Erskine do for work?

William West-Erskine worked as politician[6], cattle rancher[7], and investor[8].

Where did William West-Erskine go to school?

William West-Erskine was educated at Christ Church[17] and Christ Church[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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