Edward Compton

(1891-1977)
Person human Q75348970
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Edward Compton

Summary

Edward Compton is a human[1]. He was born on +1891-12-14T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1977-02-07T00:00:00Z[3].

Key Facts

  • Edward Compton was born on +1891-12-14T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Edward Compton died on +1977-02-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Compton's father was Lord Alwyne Compton[4].
  • Edward Compton's mother was Mary Vyner[5].
  • Among Edward Compton's spouses was Sylvia Farquharson of Invercauld[6].
  • Edward Compton was married to Mary Elizabeth Dawson[7].
  • Among Edward Compton's spouses was Sallie Whitney Sanford[8].
  • A child of Edward Compton was Mary Compton[9].
  • A child of Edward Compton was Alwyne Farquharson, 16th of Invercauld and Omnalprie[10].
  • A child of Edward Compton was Robert Compton[11].
  • Edward Compton is recorded as male[12].
  • Edward Compton's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Edward Compton's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[14].
  • Edward Compton's given name is recorded as Edward[15].
  • Edward Compton's genealogics.org person ID is recorded as I00289069[16].
  • Edward Compton's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000032252989209[17].
  • Edward Compton's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Compton-3066[18].
  • Edward Compton's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p7986.htm#i79858[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Compton was born on +1891-12-14T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Lord Alwyne Compton[4]. His mother was Mary Vyner[5].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sylvia Farquharson of Invercauld[6], 1898–1950[20]; Mary Elizabeth Dawson[7]; and Sallie Whitney Sanford[8], 1901–1979[21]. Children include Mary Compton[9], 1919–1989[22]; Alwyne Farquharson, 16th of Invercauld and Omnalprie[10]; and Robert Compton[11], a land owner[23], 1922–2009[24], of United Kingdom[25].

Death and Burial

Edward Compton died on +1977-02-07T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Edward Compton's parents?

Edward Compton's father was Lord Alwyne Compton[4]. Edward Compton's mother was Mary Vyner[5].

Who was Edward Compton married to?

Edward Compton's spouses include Sylvia Farquharson of Invercauld[6], Mary Elizabeth Dawson[7], and Sallie Whitney Sanford[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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