Edward Playfair

British businessman
Person human Q5344869
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Edward Playfair

Summary

Edward Playfair is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1909[3]. He died on March 21, 1999[4]. He worked as a computer scientist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Edward Playfair was born in London[2].
  • Edward Playfair was born on May 17, 1909[3].
  • Edward Playfair died on March 21, 1999[4].
  • Edward Playfair was married to Mary Molly Rae[7].
  • A child of Edward Playfair was Emma Louise Playfair[8].
  • A child of Edward Playfair was Mary Playfair[9].
  • A child of Edward Playfair was Sarah Playfair[10].
  • Edward Playfair's professions included computer scientist[5].
  • Edward Playfair was educated at Eton College[11].
  • Edward Playfair's education included a stint at King's College[12].
  • Edward Playfair received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13].
  • Edward Playfair is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward Playfair's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was cancer[16].
  • Edward Playfair's family name is recorded as Playfair[17].
  • Edward Playfair's given name is recorded as Edward[18].
  • Edward Playfair's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Edward Playfair… he was born on May 17, 1909[3].

Education

Educated at Eton College[11], a public school[20], in United Kingdom[21], founded in 1440[22] and King's College[12], a college of the University of Cambridge[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1441[25], headquartered in Cambridge[26].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Playfair's professions included computer scientist[5].

Recognition

Edward Playfair received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13].

Personal Life

Edward Playfair was married to Mary Molly Rae[7]. Children include Emma Louise Playfair[8], Mary Playfair[9], and Sarah Playfair[10].

Death and Burial

Edward Playfair died on March 21, 1999[4]. The cause of death was cancer[16].

Why It Matters

Edward Playfair ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Edward Playfair born?

Born in London[2], Edward Playfair…

Who was Edward Playfair married to?

Edward Playfair's spouses include Mary Molly Rae[7].

What did Edward Playfair do for work?

Edward Playfair worked as computer scientist[5].

Where did Edward Playfair go to school?

Edward Playfair was educated at Eton College[11] and King's College[12].

What awards did Edward Playfair receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . 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
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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