Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale

British steel manufacturer (1873–1957)
Person human Q4797910
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Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale

Summary

Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale is a human[1]. He was born on +1873-01-09T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1957-07-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an industrialist[4], justice of the peace[5], and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was born on +1873-01-09T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale died on +1957-07-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale's father was Herbert Balfour[8].
  • Among Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale's spouses was Frances Josephine Keighley Bingham[9].
  • A child of Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was Robert Balfour, 2nd Baron Riverdale[10].
  • A child of Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was Mary Josephine Balfour[11].
  • A child of Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was Francis Henry Balfour[12].
  • A child of Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was Evelyn Hope Balfour[13].
  • A child of Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was Primrose Keighley Balfour[14].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale worked as an industrialist[4].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale worked as a justice of the peace[5].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale's professions included politician[6].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was educated at Ashville College[18].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[21].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[22].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale's image is recorded as Sir Alf. Balfour LCCN2014718512.jpg[25].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale is recorded as male[26].
  • Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was born on +1873-01-09T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Herbert Balfour[8].

Education

Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was educated at Ashville College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include industrialist[4], justice of the peace[5], and politician[6]. Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Knight of the Order of Leopold[21], a grade of an order[32], in Belgium[33]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[22], a grade of an order[34], in Belgium[35]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[38], in France[39].

Personal Life

Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was married to Frances Josephine Keighley Bingham[9]. Children include Robert Balfour, 2nd Baron Riverdale[10], an industrialist[40], 1901–1998[41], of United Kingdom[42]; Mary Josephine Balfour[11], 1900–1978[43]; Francis Henry Balfour[12], 1905–1994[44]; Evelyn Hope Balfour[13], 1909–1967[45]; and Primrose Keighley Balfour[14], 1913–2000[46].

Death and Burial

Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale died on +1957-07-07T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Who were Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale's parents?

Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale's father was Herbert Balfour[8].

Who was Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale married to?

Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale's spouses include Frances Josephine Keighley Bingham[9].

What did Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale do for work?

Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale worked as industrialist[4], justice of the peace[5], and politician[6].

Where did Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale go to school?

Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale was educated at Ashville College[18].

What awards did Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[20], Knight of the Order of Leopold[21], and Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[22].

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  17. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . The London Gazette 35586. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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