Charles Buxton

English philanthropist and politician (1875-1942)
Person human Q18450
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Charles Buxton

Summary

Charles Buxton is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on November 27, 1875[3]. He died on December 16, 1942[4]. He worked as a politician[5], Esperantist[6], and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Charles Buxton…
  • Charles Buxton was born on November 27, 1875[3].
  • Charles Buxton died on December 16, 1942[4].
  • Charles Buxton's father was Thomas Fowell Buxton[9].
  • Charles Buxton's mother was Victoria Buxton[10].
  • Among Charles Buxton's spouses was Dorothy Buxton[11].
  • A child of Charles Buxton was David Roden Buxton[12].
  • A child of Charles Buxton was Eglantyne Roden Buxton[13].
  • Charles Buxton held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Charles Buxton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Charles Buxton's professions included politician[5].
  • Charles Buxton worked as an Esperantist[6].
  • Charles Buxton worked as a barrister[7].
  • Charles Buxton held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Charles Buxton held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Charles Buxton held the position of member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Charles Buxton's education included a stint at Harrow School[19].
  • Charles Buxton was educated at Trinity College[20].
  • Charles Buxton is recorded as male[21].
  • Charles Buxton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Charles Buxton was affiliated with the Labour Party[23].
  • Charles Buxton was affiliated with the Liberal Party[24].
  • Charles Buxton's family name is recorded as Buxton[25].
  • Charles Buxton's given name is recorded as Charles[26].
  • Charles Buxton's work location is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Buxton's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 27, 1875[3]. His father was Thomas Fowell Buxton[9]. His mother was Victoria Buxton[10].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[19], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and Trinity College[20], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], Esperantist[6], and barrister[7]. Positions held include member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1929[37]; member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1922[40]; and member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1910[43].

Personal Life

Among Charles Buxton's spouses was Dorothy Buxton[11]. Children include David Roden Buxton[12], an entomologist[44], 1910–2003[45], of United Kingdom[46] and Eglantyne Roden Buxton[13], 1906–1983[47]. Political affiliations include Labour Party[23], a political party[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1900[50], headquartered in City of Westminster[51] and Liberal Party[24], a political party[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1859[54].

Death and Burial

Charles Buxton died on December 16, 1942[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Buxton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55]

FAQs

Where was Charles Buxton born?

Charles Buxton's place of birth was London[2].

Who were Charles Buxton's parents?

Charles Buxton's father was Thomas Fowell Buxton[9]. Charles Buxton's mother was Victoria Buxton[10].

Who was Charles Buxton married to?

Charles Buxton's spouses include Dorothy Buxton[11].

What did Charles Buxton do for work?

Charles Buxton worked as politician[5], Esperantist[6], and barrister[7].

Where did Charles Buxton go to school?

Charles Buxton was educated at Harrow School[19] and Trinity College[20].

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  2. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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