Edward Blake
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Summary
Edward Blake was born on October 13, 1833[1], in Upper Canada[2]. He died on March 1, 1912[3], in Toronto[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Adelaide Metcalfe[8]
- Place of burial: St. James' Cemetery[9]
- Father: William Hume Blake[10]
- Mother: Catherine Honoria Blake[11]
- Spouse: Margaret Cronyn Blake[12]
- Child: Edward Francis Blake[13], Sophia Hume Blake[14]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[15]
- Position held: Premier of Ontario[16], member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada[21], member of the House of Commons of Canada[22]
- Educated at: Upper Canada College[23]
- Award received: Person of National Historic Significance[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Ontario Liberal Party[26], Liberal Party of Canada[27]
- Commons category: Edward Blake[28]
- Archives at: University of Toronto Archives & Records Management Services[29]
- Family name: Blake[30]
- Given name: Edward[31], Dominick[32]
- Work location: London[33]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[35], Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37], New International Encyclopedia[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: Edward Blake[40]
- Sibling: Samuel Hume Blake[41]
- Candidacy in election: 1900 United Kingdom general election[42], 1906 United Kingdom general election[43], 1892 United Kingdom general election[44], 1895 United Kingdom general election[45], 1867 Canadian federal election[46]
Why It Matters
Edward Blake has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Edward Blake born?
Edward Blake was born in Upper Canada[2].
Where did Edward Blake die?
Edward Blake passed away in Toronto[4].
Who were Edward Blake's parents?
Edward Blake's father was William Hume Blake[10]. Edward Blake's mother was Catherine Honoria Blake[11].
Who was Edward Blake married to?
Edward Blake's spouses include Margaret Cronyn Blake[12].
What did Edward Blake do for work?
Edward Blake worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].
Where did Edward Blake go to school?
Edward Blake was educated at Upper Canada College[23].
What awards did Edward Blake receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[24].