Arthur Kennedy

British colonial administrator (1809-1883)
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Arthur Kennedy

Summary

Arthur Kennedy is a human[1]. Born in Cultra[2], he… he was born on April 5, 1809[3]. He died in Aden[4]. He died on June 3, 1883[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Kennedy was born in Cultra[2].
  • Arthur Kennedy died in Aden[4].
  • Arthur Kennedy was born on April 5, 1809[3].
  • Arthur Kennedy died on June 3, 1883[5].
  • Arthur Kennedy's father was Hugh Kennedy[8].
  • Arthur Kennedy's mother was Grace Dorothea Hughes[9].
  • Among Arthur Kennedy's spouses was Georgina Mildred Macartney[10].
  • A child of Arthur Kennedy was Elizabeth Kennedy[11].
  • A child of Arthur Kennedy was George Kennedy[12].
  • A child of Arthur Kennedy was Georgina Kennedy[13].
  • Arthur Kennedy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Arthur Kennedy's professions included politician[6].
  • Arthur Kennedy held the position of Governor of Western Australia[15].
  • Arthur Kennedy held the position of Governor of Hong Kong[16].
  • Arthur Kennedy held the position of Governor of Queensland[17].
  • Arthur Kennedy held the position of Governor of the Gambia[18].
  • Arthur Kennedy held the position of Governor of Sierra Leone[19].
  • Arthur Kennedy held the position of Governor of Sierra Leone[20].
  • Arthur Kennedy's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[21].
  • Arthur Kennedy received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Arthur Kennedy received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Arthur Kennedy is recorded as male[24].
  • Arthur Kennedy's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Arthur Kennedy's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Arthur Kennedy's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Edward Kennedy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cultra[2], Arthur Kennedy… he was born on April 5, 1809[3]. His father was Hugh Kennedy[8]. His mother was Grace Dorothea Hughes[9].

Education

Arthur Kennedy was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[21].

Career and Affiliations

Arthur Kennedy worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Western Australia[15], a position[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1832[30]; Governor of Hong Kong[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1843[33]; Governor of Queensland[17], a position[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1859[36]; Governor of the Gambia[18]; and Governor of Sierra Leone[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

Arthur Kennedy was married to Georgina Mildred Macartney[10]. Children include Elizabeth Kennedy[11], 1842–1925[42]; George Kennedy[12]; and Georgina Kennedy[13].

Death and Burial

Arthur Kennedy died on June 3, 1883[5]. He died in Aden[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arthur Kennedy include Kennedy Town[43], a neighborhood[44], in People's Republic of China[45]; Kennedy Lake[46], a lake[47], in Canada[48]; Kennedy Range National Park[49], a national park of Australia[50], in Australia[51], founded in 1993[52]; and Kennedy Road[53], a thoroughfare[54], in People's Republic of China[55].

Why It Matters

Arthur Kennedy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include Kennedy Town[43], a neighborhood[44], in People's Republic of China[45]; Kennedy Lake[46], a lake[47], in Canada[48]; Kennedy Range National Park[49], a national park of Australia[50], in Australia[51], founded in 1993[52]; and Kennedy Road[53], a thoroughfare[54], in People's Republic of China[55].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Kennedy born?

Arthur Kennedy's place of birth was Cultra[2].

Where did Arthur Kennedy die?

Arthur Kennedy passed away in Aden[4].

Who were Arthur Kennedy's parents?

Arthur Kennedy's father was Hugh Kennedy[8]. Arthur Kennedy's mother was Grace Dorothea Hughes[9].

Who was Arthur Kennedy married to?

Arthur Kennedy's spouses include Georgina Mildred Macartney[10].

What did Arthur Kennedy do for work?

Arthur Kennedy worked as politician[6].

Where did Arthur Kennedy go to school?

Arthur Kennedy was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[21].

What awards did Arthur Kennedy receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[22] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The London Gazette 21358. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [55] . 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. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Relative unknown daughter Kennedy, Dominick McCausland, John Kennedy
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