Anthony Musgrave

Governor of Newfoundland, Vancouver Island and British Columbia, Natal, South Australia, Jamaica, and Queensland (1828-1888)
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Anthony Musgrave

Summary

Anthony Musgrave is a human[1]. Born in St. John's[2], he… he was born on August 31, 1828[3]. He died in Brisbane[4]. He died on October 9, 1888[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Anthony Musgrave's place of birth was St. John's[2].
  • Anthony Musgrave passed away in Brisbane[4].
  • Anthony Musgrave was born on August 31, 1828[3].
  • Anthony Musgrave died on October 9, 1888[5].
  • Anthony Musgrave is buried at Toowong Cemetery[8].
  • A child of Anthony Musgrave was Arthur David Musgrave[9].
  • Anthony Musgrave held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Anthony Musgrave's professions included politician[6].
  • Anthony Musgrave held the position of Governor of Jamaica[11].
  • Anthony Musgrave held the position of Governor of Queensland[12].
  • Anthony Musgrave held the position of Governor of South Australia[13].
  • Anthony Musgrave received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14].
  • Anthony Musgrave received the Person of National Historic Significance[15].
  • Anthony Musgrave is recorded as male[16].
  • Anthony Musgrave's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Anthony Musgrave's Commons category is recorded as Anthony Musgrave[18].
  • The cause of death was intestinal volvulus[19].
  • Anthony Musgrave's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[20].
  • Anthony Musgrave's family name is recorded as Musgrave[21].
  • Anthony Musgrave's given name is recorded as Anthony[22].
  • Anthony Musgrave's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Anthony Musgrave's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Anthony Musgrave's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[25].
  • Anthony Musgrave's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in St. John's[2], Anthony Musgrave… he was born on August 31, 1828[3].

Career and Affiliations

Anthony Musgrave's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Jamaica[11], a position[27], in Jamaica[28]; Governor of Queensland[12], a position[29], in Australia[30], founded in 1859[31]; and Governor of South Australia[13], a public office[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1836[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Person of National Historic Significance[15], an award[37], in Canada[38].

Personal Life

A child of Anthony Musgrave was Arthur David Musgrave[9].

Death and Burial

Anthony Musgrave died on October 9, 1888[5]. He died in Brisbane[4]. The cause of death was intestinal volvulus[19]. Burial took place at Toowong Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Anthony Musgrave include Musgrave Medal[39], an award[40], in Jamaica[41], founded in 1889[42].

Why It Matters

Anthony Musgrave ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for him include Musgrave Medal[39], an award[40], in Jamaica[41], founded in 1889[42].

FAQs

Where was Anthony Musgrave born?

Born in St. John's[2], Anthony Musgrave…

Where did Anthony Musgrave die?

Anthony Musgrave passed away in Brisbane[4].

What did Anthony Musgrave do for work?

Anthony Musgrave worked as politician[6].

What awards did Anthony Musgrave receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14] and Person of National Historic Significance[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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