William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke

British politician and Baron (1830-1911)
Person human Q8020420
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William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke

Summary

William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke is a human[1]. He was born on +1830-09-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1911-01-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4], businessperson[5], manufacturer[6], and tobacco trader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke was born on +1830-09-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke died on +1911-01-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Andrew, Blagdon[9].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's father was William Wills[10].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's mother was Mary Steven[11].
  • Among William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's spouses was Elizabeth Stancomb[12].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's professions included politician[4].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's professions included businessperson[5].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke worked as a manufacturer[6].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's professions included tobacco trader[7].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke held the position of High Sheriff of Somerset[17].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke held the position of Sheriff of Bristol[18].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's education included a stint at Mill Hill School[19].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's image is recorded as William Henry Wills, Vanity Fair, 1893-11-23.jpg[20].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke is recorded as male[21].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's noble title is recorded as baronet[23].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's noble title is recorded as Baron Winterstoke[24].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke was affiliated with the Liberal Party[25].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 143710698[26].
  • William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's residence is recorded as Coombe Lodge[27].

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Origins and Family

William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke was born on +1830-09-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was William Wills[10]. His mother was Mary Steven[11].

Education

William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke was educated at Mill Hill School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], businessperson[5], manufacturer[6], and tobacco trader[7]. Positions held include member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1895[30]; member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1892[33]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1880[36]; High Sheriff of Somerset[17], a position[37], in Kingdom of England[38]; and Sheriff of Bristol[18].

Personal Life

William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke was married to Elizabeth Stancomb[12]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[25].

Death and Burial

William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke died on +1911-01-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He is buried at Church of St Andrew, Blagdon[9].

Why It Matters

William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Who were William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's parents?

William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's father was William Wills[10]. William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's mother was Mary Steven[11].

Who was William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke married to?

William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke's spouses include Elizabeth Stancomb[12].

What did William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke do for work?

William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke worked as politician[4], businessperson[5], manufacturer[6], and tobacco trader[7].

Where did William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke go to school?

William Wills, 1st Baron Winterstoke was educated at Mill Hill School[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The London Gazette 27777. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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