Basil Peto

British politician (1862-1945)
Person human Q4867241
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Basil Peto

Summary

Basil Peto is a human[1]. His place of birth was Westminster[2]. He was born on +1862-08-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1945-01-28T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Basil Peto's place of birth was Westminster[2].
  • Basil Peto was born on +1862-08-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Basil Peto died on +1945-01-28T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Basil Peto's father was Samuel Morton Peto[8].
  • Basil Peto's mother was Sarah Ainsworth Kelsall[9].
  • Among Basil Peto's spouses was Mary Baird[10].
  • A child of Basil Peto was John Peto[11].
  • A child of Basil Peto was Sir Christopher Peto, 3rd Baronet[12].
  • A child of Basil Peto was Sir James Peto, 2nd Baronet[13].
  • Basil Peto held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Basil Peto held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Basil Peto worked as a politician[5].
  • Basil Peto worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Basil Peto held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Basil Peto held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Basil Peto held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Basil Peto held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Basil Peto held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Basil Peto held the position of member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Basil Peto's education included a stint at Harrow School[22].
  • Basil Peto is recorded as male[23].
  • Basil Peto's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Basil Peto's noble title is recorded as baronet[25].
  • Basil Peto was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].
  • Basil Peto's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0fwjbq[27].

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Origins and Family

Basil Peto's place of birth was Westminster[2]. He was born on +1862-08-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Samuel Morton Peto[8]. His mother was Sarah Ainsworth Kelsall[9].

Education

Basil Peto was educated at Harrow School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and businessperson[6]. Positions held include member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1931[30]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1929[33]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1924[36]; member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1922[39]; member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1910[42]; and member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1910[45].

Personal Life

Among Basil Peto's spouses was Mary Baird[10]. Children include John Peto[11], a politician[46], 1900–1954[47], of United Kingdom[48]; Sir Christopher Peto, 3rd Baronet[12], a military personnel[49], 1897–1980[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[52]; and Sir James Peto, 2nd Baronet[13], 1894–1971[53]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].

Death and Burial

Basil Peto died on +1945-01-28T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Peto ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Basil Peto born?

Born in Westminster[2], Basil Peto…

Who were Basil Peto's parents?

Basil Peto's father was Samuel Morton Peto[8]. Basil Peto's mother was Sarah Ainsworth Kelsall[9].

Who was Basil Peto married to?

Basil Peto's spouses include Mary Baird[10].

What did Basil Peto do for work?

Basil Peto worked as politician[5] and businessperson[6].

Where did Basil Peto go to school?

Basil Peto was educated at Harrow School[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [53] . 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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