William Ewart Gladstone
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William Ewart Gladstone
Summary
William Ewart Gladstone is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liverpool[2]. He died in Hawarden Castle[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], statistician[6], writer[7], and head of government[8]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,199 views/month, #5,447 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Liverpool[2], William Ewart Gladstone…
- William Ewart Gladstone was born in 62 Rodney Street, Liverpool[10].
- William Ewart Gladstone passed away in Hawarden Castle[3].
- Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[11].
- William Ewart Gladstone's father was Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet[12].
- William Ewart Gladstone's mother was Anne MacKenzie Robertson[13].
- Among William Ewart Gladstone's spouses was Catherine Gladstone[14].
- A child of William Ewart Gladstone was William Henry Gladstone[15].
- A child of William Ewart Gladstone was Mary Gladstone[16].
- A child of William Ewart Gladstone was Henry Gladstone, 1st Baron Gladstone of Hawarden[17].
- A child of William Ewart Gladstone was Herbert Gladstone, 1st Viscount Gladstone[18].
- A child of William Ewart Gladstone was Helen Gladstone[19].
- A child of William Ewart Gladstone was Agnes Gladstone[20].
- William Ewart Gladstone held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
- William Ewart Gladstone held citizenship in United Kingdom[22].
- William Ewart Gladstone's professions included politician[4].
- William Ewart Gladstone worked as a diplomat[5].
- William Ewart Gladstone's professions included statistician[6].
- William Ewart Gladstone's professions included writer[7].
- William Ewart Gladstone's professions included head of government[8].
- William Ewart Gladstone's field of work was politics[23].
- William Ewart Gladstone held the position of Leader of the Opposition[24].
- William Ewart Gladstone held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[25].
- William Ewart Gladstone held the position of Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[26].
- William Ewart Gladstone held the position of President of the Board of Trade[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Liverpool[2], a city[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1207[30] and 62 Rodney Street, Liverpool[10], a house[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1793[33]. William Ewart Gladstone's father was Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet[12]. His mother was Anne MacKenzie Robertson[13].
Education
Educated at Christ Church[34] and Eton College[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], statistician[6], writer[7], and head of government[8]. William Ewart Gladstone's field of work was politics[23]. Among his employers was University of Edinburgh[36]. Positions held include Leader of the Opposition[24], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1807[39]; Chancellor of the Exchequer[25], a public office[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1316[42]; Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[26], a position[43], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44], founded in 1801[45]; President of the Board of Trade[27], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[48], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50]; and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[51], a public office[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1721[54].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[55] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[56].
Personal Life
Among William Ewart Gladstone's spouses was Catherine Gladstone[14]. Children include William Henry Gladstone[15], Mary Gladstone[16], Henry Gladstone, 1st Baron Gladstone of Hawarden[17], Herbert Gladstone, 1st Viscount Gladstone[18], Helen Gladstone[19], and Agnes Gladstone[20]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[57]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party[58], Tories[59], and Liberal Party[60].
Death and Burial
William Ewart Gladstone passed away in Hawarden Castle[3]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Ewart Gladstone include Gladstone Gander[61], an anthropomorphic duck[62]; Gladstone[63], a city[64], in Australia[65]; Gladstone bag[66]; and Gladstone Prize[67], an award[68], in United Kingdom[69], founded in 1998[70].
Why It Matters
William Ewart Gladstone ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,199 views/month, #5,447 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
Entities named for him include Gladstone Gander[61], an anthropomorphic duck[62]; Gladstone[63], a city[64], in Australia[65]; Gladstone bag[66]; and Gladstone Prize[67], an award[68], in United Kingdom[69], founded in 1998[70].
FAQs
Where was William Ewart Gladstone born?
William Ewart Gladstone's place of birth was Liverpool[2].
Where did William Ewart Gladstone die?
William Ewart Gladstone passed away in Hawarden Castle[3].
Who were William Ewart Gladstone's parents?
William Ewart Gladstone's father was Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet[12]. William Ewart Gladstone's mother was Anne MacKenzie Robertson[13].
Who was William Ewart Gladstone married to?
William Ewart Gladstone's spouses include Catherine Gladstone[14].
What did William Ewart Gladstone do for work?
William Ewart Gladstone worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], statistician[6], writer[7], and head of government[8].
Where did William Ewart Gladstone go to school?
William Ewart Gladstone was educated at Christ Church[34] and Eton College[35].
What awards did William Ewart Gladstone receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[55] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[56].