Joseph Jekyll

English lawyer and politician (1754–1837)
Person human Q6284370
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Summary

Joseph Jekyll was born on January 1, 1754[1]. He died on March 8, 1837[2]. He worked as a politician[3] and barrister[4]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Father: Captain Edward Jekyll[6]
  • Mother: Elizabeth Walter[7]
  • Child: Joseph Jekyll[8], Edward Joseph Hill Jekyll[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[10], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
  • Position held: member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[16], member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[17], member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19]
  • Educated at: Christ Church[20], Westminster School[21]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[22], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23]
  • Member of: Royal Society[24], Inner Temple[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Commons category: Joseph Jekyll (1754–1837)[27]
  • Family name: Jekyll[28]
  • Given name: Joseph[29]
  • Work location: London[30]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[31], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
  • Name in native language: Joseph Jekyll[34]

FAQs

Who were Joseph Jekyll's parents?

Joseph Jekyll's father was Captain Edward Jekyll[6]. Joseph Jekyll's mother was Elizabeth Walter[7].

What did Joseph Jekyll do for work?

Joseph Jekyll worked as a politician[3] and barrister[4].

Where did Joseph Jekyll go to school?

Joseph Jekyll was educated at Christ Church[20] and Westminster School[21].

What awards did Joseph Jekyll receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23].

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  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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