William Westbrooke Burton

judge and President of the Legislative Council, New South Wales, Australia (1794–1888)
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William Westbrooke Burton

Summary

William Westbrooke Burton is a human[1]. He was born in Daventry[2]. He was born on January 31, 1794[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 6, 1888[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], barrister[8], and enlisted navy sailor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Westbrooke Burton was born in Daventry[2].
  • William Westbrooke Burton died in London[4].
  • William Westbrooke Burton was born on January 31, 1794[3].
  • William Westbrooke Burton died on August 6, 1888[5].
  • William Westbrooke Burton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • William Westbrooke Burton worked as a judge[6].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's professions included politician[7].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's professions included barrister[8].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's professions included enlisted navy sailor[9].
  • William Westbrooke Burton held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[12].
  • William Westbrooke Burton held the position of President of the New South Wales Legislative Council[13].
  • William Westbrooke Burton held the position of Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales[14].
  • William Westbrooke Burton received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • William Westbrooke Burton is recorded as male[16].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's family name is recorded as Burton[18].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's given name is recorded as Westbrooke[20].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's relative is recorded as Charles Burton[21].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[22].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's described by source is recorded as Men-at-the-Bar[23].
  • William Westbrooke Burton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

William Westbrooke Burton was born in Daventry[2]. He was born on January 31, 1794[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], barrister[8], and enlisted navy sailor[9]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[12]; President of the New South Wales Legislative Council[13], a position[25], in Australia[26], founded in 1843[27]; and Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales[14].

Recognition

William Westbrooke Burton received the Knight Bachelor[15].

Death and Burial

William Westbrooke Burton died on August 6, 1888[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Westbrooke Burton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was William Westbrooke Burton born?

Born in Daventry[2], William Westbrooke Burton…

Where did William Westbrooke Burton die?

William Westbrooke Burton passed away in London[4].

What did William Westbrooke Burton do for work?

William Westbrooke Burton worked as judge[6], politician[7], barrister[8], and enlisted navy sailor[9].

What awards did William Westbrooke Burton receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William, Westbrooke
    Family name Burton
    P14397 7176
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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