William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley

Lord Chancellor of Great Britain (1801-1881)
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William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley

Summary

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 29, 1801[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 10, 1881[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's place of birth was London[2].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley died in London[4].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley was born on November 29, 1801[3].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley died on July 10, 1881[5].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's father was Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet[9].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's mother was Maria Page[10].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley was married to Charlotte Moore[11].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's professions included judge[6].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley worked as a politician[7].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley held the position of Lord Chancellor[13].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley was educated at University of Geneva[16].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's education included a stint at Winchester College[17].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley is recorded as male[20].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's noble title is recorded as Baron Hatherley[22].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's Commons category is recorded as William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley[24].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's family name is recorded as Wood[25].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's work location is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 29, 1801[3]. His father was Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet[9]. His mother was Maria Page[10].

Education

Educated at University of Geneva[16], a public research university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1559[30], headquartered in Geneva[31] and Winchester College[17], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1382[34], headquartered in Winchester[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[13], a title[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1066[38]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1852[41]; and member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1847[44].

Recognition

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

Personal Life

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley was married to Charlotte Moore[11]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].

Death and Burial

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley died on July 10, 1881[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley born?

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's place of birth was London[2].

Where did William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley die?

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley died in London[4].

Who were William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's parents?

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's father was Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet[9]. William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's mother was Maria Page[10].

Who was William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley married to?

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley's spouses include Charlotte Moore[11].

What did William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley do for work?

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

Where did William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley go to school?

William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley was educated at University of Geneva[16] and Winchester College[17].

What awards did William Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

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  11. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of political party Liberal Party
    Given name William
    Occupation judge, politician
    Noble title Baron Hatherley
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