Edward Fry

British lawyer, judge and cryptogamic botanist (1827–1918)
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Edward Fry

Summary

Edward Fry is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1827[2]. He died on January 1, 1918[3]. He worked as a bryologist[4], judge[5], and barrister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Fry was born on January 1, 1827[2].
  • Edward Fry died on January 1, 1918[3].
  • Edward Fry is buried at Church of St Bartholomew[8].
  • Edward Fry's father was Joseph Fry[9].
  • Edward Fry's mother was Mary Ann Swaine[10].
  • Edward Fry was married to Mariabella Hodgkin[11].
  • A child of Edward Fry was Joan Mary Fry[12].
  • A child of Edward Fry was Roger Fry[13].
  • A child of Edward Fry was Margery Fry[14].
  • A child of Edward Fry was Ruth Fry[15].
  • A child of Edward Fry was Agnes Fry[16].
  • Edward Fry held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Edward Fry worked as a bryologist[4].
  • Edward Fry worked as a judge[5].
  • Edward Fry worked as a barrister[6].
  • Edward Fry held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Edward Fry received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Edward Fry received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Edward Fry received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Edward Fry received the Fellow of the British Academy[22].
  • Edward Fry received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • Edward Fry received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[24].
  • Edward Fry was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Edward Fry is recorded as male[26].
  • Edward Fry's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Fry was born on January 1, 1827[2]. His father was Joseph Fry[9]. His mother was Mary Ann Swaine[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bryologist[4], judge[5], and barrister[6]. Edward Fry held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Fellow of the British Academy[22], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1300[39]; and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[24].

Personal Life

Among Edward Fry's spouses was Mariabella Hodgkin[11]. Children include Joan Mary Fry[12], 1862–1955[40]; Roger Fry[13], a curator[41], 1866–1934[42], of United Kingdom[43], specialised in visual arts[44]; Margery Fry[14], a librarian[45], 1874–1958[46], of United Kingdom[47]; Ruth Fry[15], a peace activist[48], 1878–1962[49], of United Kingdom[50]; and Agnes Fry[16], a writer[51], 1868–1957[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53].

Death and Burial

Edward Fry died on January 1, 1918[3]. He is buried at Church of St Bartholomew[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Fry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Who were Edward Fry's parents?

Edward Fry's father was Joseph Fry[9]. Edward Fry's mother was Mary Ann Swaine[10].

Who was Edward Fry married to?

Edward Fry's spouses include Mariabella Hodgkin[11].

What did Edward Fry do for work?

Edward Fry worked as bryologist[4], judge[5], and barrister[6].

What awards did Edward Fry receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], and Fellow of the British Academy[22].

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Class ancestry

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

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