Ernest Law

British barrister and historian
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Summary

Ernest Law was born on January 1, 1854[1]. He died on January 1, 1930[2], in East Molesey[3]. He worked as an art historian[4], historian[5], barrister[6], and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: William Towry Law[9]
  • Mother: Matilda Montgomery[10]
  • Spouse: Katherine Helen Campbell Russell[11]
  • Field of work: history[12], art history[13], landscape architecture[14], legal work[15]
  • Educated at: University College London[16]
  • Award received: Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18]
  • Member of: Inner Temple[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Ernest Law[21]
  • Family name: Law[22]
  • Given name: Ernest[23]
  • Described by source: Men-at-the-Bar[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]

Why It Matters

Ernest Law is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where did Ernest Law die?

Ernest Law passed away in East Molesey[3].

Who were Ernest Law's parents?

Ernest Law's father was William Towry Law[9]. Ernest Law's mother was Matilda Montgomery[10].

Who was Ernest Law married to?

Ernest Law's spouses include Katherine Helen Campbell Russell[11].

What did Ernest Law do for work?

Ernest Law worked as an art historian[4], historian[5], barrister[6], and lawyer[7].

Where did Ernest Law go to school?

Ernest Law was educated at University College London[16].

What awards did Ernest Law receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17] and Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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