William Windham

British politician; (1750-1810)
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William Windham

Summary

William Windham is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on May 14, 1750[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 4, 1810[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Windham was born in London[2].
  • William Windham passed away in London[4].
  • William Windham was born on May 14, 1750[3].
  • William Windham died on June 4, 1810[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Margaret, Felbrigg[8].
  • William Windham's father was William Windham, Sr.[9].
  • William Windham's mother was Sarah Hicks[10].
  • Among William Windham's spouses was Cecilia Forrest[11].
  • William Windham held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • William Windham's professions included politician[6].
  • William Windham held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[13].
  • William Windham held the position of Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[14].
  • William Windham held the position of Secretary of State for War[15].
  • William Windham held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William Windham held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William Windham held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • William Windham was educated at University of Glasgow[19].
  • William Windham's education included a stint at Eton College[20].
  • William Windham was educated at University College, Oxford[21].
  • William Windham is recorded as male[22].
  • William Windham's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Windham was affiliated with the Whigs[24].
  • William Windham's Commons category is recorded as William Windham[25].
  • William Windham's family name is recorded as Windham[26].
  • William Windham's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], William Windham… he was born on May 14, 1750[3]. His father was he, Sr.[9]. His mother was Sarah Hicks[10].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[19], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; Eton College[20], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34]; and University College, Oxford[21], a college of the University of Oxford[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1249[37], headquartered in Oxford[38].

Career and Affiliations

William Windham's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[13]; Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[14], a position[39], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40], founded in 1801[41]; Secretary of State for War[15], a position[42], in Kingdom of Great Britain[43]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1801[46]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1802[49]; and member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1806[52].

Personal Life

Among William Windham's spouses was Cecilia Forrest[11]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[24].

Death and Burial

William Windham died on June 4, 1810[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Church of St Margaret, Felbrigg[8].

Why It Matters

William Windham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53]

FAQs

Where was William Windham born?

William Windham's place of birth was London[2].

Where did William Windham die?

William Windham died in London[4].

Who were William Windham's parents?

William Windham's father was William Windham, Sr.[9]. William Windham's mother was Sarah Hicks[10].

Who was William Windham married to?

William Windham's spouses include Cecilia Forrest[11].

What did William Windham do for work?

William Windham worked as politician[6].

Where did William Windham go to school?

William Windham was educated at University of Glasgow[19], Eton College[20], and University College, Oxford[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  19. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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