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William Wentworth FitzWilliam Dick

1805 – 1886

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Lived 1805 – 1886 (aged 80–81). William Wentworth FitzWilliam Dick was a British politician.

The Rt Hon. William Wentworth FitzWilliam Dick (28 October 1805 – 15 September 1892), known as William Wentworth FitzWilliam Hume until 1864, was an Irish Conservative politician. In 1890 he was appointed to the Privy Council of Ireland.

Personal life Dick was the son of William Hoare Hume and Charlotte Anna Dick. He married Margaret Bruce Chaloner, daughter of Robert Chaloner and Frances Laura Dundas in 1829. Crookshank, daughter of George Crookshank, around 1860.

He was the patron of Humewood Castle in county Wicklow, Ireland, employing Victorian-Gothic architect William White and builder Kimberly, it was completed in the 1860s. [Source: William White by Gill Hunter]

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Important facts

Born
28 October 1805
Birth century
19th century
Died
1886
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Irish people
Positions held
Member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
William Dick, William Hume-Dick, William Wentworth FitzWilliam Hume-Dick, William Hume

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William Wentworth FitzWilliam Dick was born on 28 October 1805.

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William Wentworth FitzWilliam Dick died in 1886.

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William Wentworth FitzWilliam Dick was a politician.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Wentworth FitzWilliam Dick

· Wikidata: Q25927442

· DBpedia: William Wentworth FitzWilliam Dick

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