F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead
F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead was a British politician, judge, barrister, jurist and writer (1872–1930). He was born at Birkenhead and died at London.
Also recorded as Frederick Edwin Smith; Frederick Edwin Smith Birkenhead.
Overview
Born at Birkenhead in 1872, died at London in 1930.
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Frederick Edwin Smith and Frederick Edwin Smith Birkenhead. His recorded language was English.
He was the child of Frederick Smith and Elizabeth Taylor. He married Margaret Furneaux. 3 children are recorded: Eleanor Smith, Pamela Smith and Frederick Smith, 2nd Earl of Birkenhead.
Career and activity
F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead worked in politics, law and literature.
Recorded positions include Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State for India, Solicitor General for England and Wales, member of the House of Lords and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. He belonged to Gray's Inn and Institut de Droit International. He worked at London.
Literature
5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.
Birkenhead, 1st Earl of, (Frederick Edwin Smith) (12 July 1872–30 Sept. 1930), Who Was Who, 2007. Smith, Frederick Edwin, first Earl of Birkenhead (1872–1930), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2017. Smith, Frederick Winston Furneaux, second Earl of Birkenhead (1907–1975), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Smith, Frederick Winston Furneaux, second earl of Birkenhead (1907–1975), biographer, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004. Birkenhead, 2nd Earl of, (Frederick Winston Furneaux Smith) (7 Dec. 1907–10 June 1975), Who Was Who, 2007.
In detail
F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead studied at University of Liverpool, Wadham College and Birkenhead School. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is politics, law and literature.
Places of work recorded in the authority are London. Positions recorded include Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for India. Membership is recorded of Gray's Inn and Institut de Droit International.
Distinctions recorded are Knight Bachelor.
Chronology
- 1872F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead born at Birkenhead.
- 1930F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead died at London.
Sources
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“F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q333683: F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead
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