Frederick Whitaker

Premier of New Zealand (1812–1891)
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Frederick Whitaker
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Frederick Whitaker

Summary

Frederick Whitaker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bampton[2]. He was born on April 23, 1812[3]. He passed away in Wellington[4]. He died on December 4, 1891[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Whitaker was born in Bampton[2].
  • Frederick Whitaker passed away in Wellington[4].
  • Frederick Whitaker was born on April 23, 1812[3].
  • Frederick Whitaker died on December 4, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at St Stephen's Chapel[10].
  • Frederick Whitaker's father was Frederick Whitaker[11].
  • Frederick Whitaker's mother was Susanna Humfrey[12].
  • Frederick Whitaker held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Frederick Whitaker worked as a politician[6].
  • Frederick Whitaker's professions included judge[7].
  • Frederick Whitaker worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Frederick Whitaker held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[14].
  • Frederick Whitaker held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[15].
  • Frederick Whitaker held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[16].
  • Frederick Whitaker held the position of Attorney-General of New Zealand[17].
  • Frederick Whitaker held the position of Attorney-General of New Zealand[18].
  • Frederick Whitaker held the position of Attorney-General of New Zealand[19].
  • Frederick Whitaker received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Frederick Whitaker is recorded as male[21].
  • Frederick Whitaker's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Frederick Whitaker's Commons category is recorded as Frederick Whitaker[23].
  • Frederick Whitaker's family name is recorded as Whitaker[24].
  • Frederick Whitaker's given name is recorded as Frederick[25].
  • Frederick Whitaker's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Frederick Whitaker's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederick Whitaker was born in Bampton[2]. He was born on April 23, 1812[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Susanna Humfrey[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[14], a position[28], in New Zealand[29]; Prime Minister of New Zealand[15], a public office[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1856[32]; and Attorney-General of New Zealand[17], a position[33], in New Zealand[34], founded in 1856[35].

Recognition

Frederick Whitaker received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].

Death and Burial

Frederick Whitaker died on December 4, 1891[5]. He died in Wellington[4]. Burial took place at St Stephen's Chapel[10].

Why It Matters

Frederick Whitaker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Frederick Whitaker born?

Frederick Whitaker was born in Bampton[2].

Where did Frederick Whitaker die?

Frederick Whitaker passed away in Wellington[4].

Who were Frederick Whitaker's parents?

Frederick Whitaker's father was Frederick Whitaker[11]. Frederick Whitaker's mother was Susanna Humfrey[12].

What did Frederick Whitaker do for work?

Frederick Whitaker worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

What awards did Frederick Whitaker receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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