Cecil Harmsworth King

British businessman (1901-1987)
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Summary

Cecil Harmsworth King was born on February 20, 1901[1], in Poynter's Grove[2]. He died on April 17, 1987[3], in Dublin[4]. He worked as a publisher[5] and businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,082 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Lucas White King[8]
  • Mother: Geraldine Adelaide Hamilton Harmsworth[9]
  • Spouse: Ruth Railton[10], Agnes Margaret Cooke[11]
  • Child: Priscilla Margaret King[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
  • Employer: Fleetway Publications[14], TI Media[15]
  • Educated at: Christ Church[16], Winchester College[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family name: King[19]
  • Given name: Cecil[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]

FAQs

Where was Cecil Harmsworth King born?

Cecil Harmsworth King was born in Poynter's Grove[2].

Where did Cecil Harmsworth King die?

Cecil Harmsworth King passed away in Dublin[4].

Who were Cecil Harmsworth King's parents?

Cecil Harmsworth King's father was Lucas White King[8]. Cecil Harmsworth King's mother was Geraldine Adelaide Hamilton Harmsworth[9].

Who was Cecil Harmsworth King married to?

Cecil Harmsworth King's spouses include Ruth Railton[10] and Agnes Margaret Cooke[11].

What did Cecil Harmsworth King do for work?

Cecil Harmsworth King worked as a publisher[5] and businessperson[6].

Where did Cecil Harmsworth King go to school?

Cecil Harmsworth King was educated at Christ Church[16] and Winchester College[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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