James Harris
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Summary
James Harris was born on March 25, 1807[1], in London[2]. He died on May 17, 1889[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: James Harris[8]
- Mother: Harriet Dashwood[9]
- Spouse: Lady Corisande Bennet[10], Susan Hamilton[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Position held: Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[13], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14], member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], member of the House of Lords[16], Leader of the House of Lords[17], Lord Privy Seal[18]
- Educated at: Oriel College[19], Eton College[20]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Noble title: Earl of Malmesbury[23]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[24]
- Commons category: James Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury[25]
- Family name: Harris[26]
- Given name: James[27]
- Work location: London[28]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[29], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[30], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[31], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[32], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: James Harris[35]
- Sibling: Edward Harris[36]
- Candidacy in election: 1841 United Kingdom general election[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Harris include Malmsbury[38], a town[39], in Australia[40].
Why It Matters
James Harris has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Entities named for him include Malmsbury[38], a town[39], in Australia[40].
FAQs
Where was James Harris born?
James Harris was born in London[2].
Where did James Harris die?
James Harris died in London[4].
Who were James Harris's parents?
James Harris's father was James Harris[8]. James Harris's mother was Harriet Dashwood[9].
Who was James Harris married to?
James Harris's spouses include Lady Corisande Bennet[10] and Susan Hamilton[11].
What did James Harris do for work?
James Harris worked as a politician[5] and writer[6].
Where did James Harris go to school?
James Harris was educated at Oriel College[19] and Eton College[20].
What awards did James Harris receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21].