Basil Cave

British diplomat and cricketer (1865-1931)
Person human Q4867133
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Basil Cave

Summary

Basil Cave is a human[1]. Born in Barnstaple[2], he… he was born on +1865-11-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Algiers[4]. He died on +1931-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and cricketer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Basil Cave's place of birth was Barnstaple[2].
  • Basil Cave passed away in Algiers[4].
  • Basil Cave was born on +1865-11-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Basil Cave died on +1931-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Basil Cave's father was Thomas Cave[9].
  • Basil Cave's mother was Elizabeth Shallcrass[10].
  • Basil Cave was married to Mary Creighton McClellan[11].
  • A child of Basil Cave was Joy Mary Cave[12].
  • A child of Basil Cave was Kenneth McClellan Cave[13].
  • Basil Cave held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Basil Cave held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Basil Cave's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Basil Cave worked as a cricketer[7].
  • Basil Cave was employed by Foreign Office[16].
  • Basil Cave received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Basil Cave received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Basil Cave received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[19].
  • Basil Cave was a member of Royal Geographical Society[20].
  • Basil Cave is recorded as male[21].
  • Basil Cave's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Basil Cave's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Basil Cave's sport is recorded as cricket[24].
  • Basil Cave's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0g56p51[25].
  • Basil Cave's family name is recorded as Cave[26].
  • Basil Cave's given name is recorded as Basil[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Basil Cave was born in Barnstaple[2]. He was born on +1865-11-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Thomas Cave[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Shallcrass[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and cricketer[7]. Basil Cave was employed by Foreign Office[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[19], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Personal Life

Basil Cave was married to Mary Creighton McClellan[11]. Children include Joy Mary Cave[12] and Kenneth McClellan Cave[13].

Death and Burial

Basil Cave died on +1931-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Algiers[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Cave ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Basil Cave born?

Basil Cave's place of birth was Barnstaple[2].

Where did Basil Cave die?

Basil Cave passed away in Algiers[4].

Who were Basil Cave's parents?

Basil Cave's father was Thomas Cave[9]. Basil Cave's mother was Elizabeth Shallcrass[10].

Who was Basil Cave married to?

Basil Cave's spouses include Mary Creighton McClellan[11].

What did Basil Cave do for work?

Basil Cave worked as diplomat[6] and cricketer[7].

What awards did Basil Cave receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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