Edward Twining, Baron Twining

British Baron (1899-1967)
Person human Q1293920
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Edward Twining, Baron Twining

Summary

Edward Twining, Baron Twining is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1899-06-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1967-06-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining was born in London[2].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining died in London[4].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining was born on +1899-06-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining died on +1967-06-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's father was William Henry Greaves Twining[9].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's mother was Agatha Georgina Bourne[10].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining was married to Helen Mary du Buisson[11].
  • A child of Edward Twining, Baron Twining was John Peter Twining[12].
  • A child of Edward Twining, Baron Twining was William Twining[13].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining worked as a politician[7].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining held the position of Governor of North Borneo[16].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's Commons category is recorded as Edward Twining[23].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's family name is recorded as Q16935824[24].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's given name is recorded as Edward[25].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's work location is recorded as London[26].
  • Edward Twining, Baron Twining's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Edward Twining, Baron Twining… he was born on +1899-06-29T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William Henry Greaves Twining[9]. His mother was Agatha Georgina Bourne[10].

Education

Edward Twining, Baron Twining's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30] and Governor of North Borneo[16], a position[31], in Malaysia[32], founded in 1881[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[18], an award[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

Edward Twining, Baron Twining was married to Helen Mary du Buisson[11]. Children include John Peter Twining[12], 1929–2015[38], of United Kingdom[39] and William Twining[13], a philosopher[40], 1934–2025[41], of United Kingdom[42], specialised in law[43].

Death and Burial

Edward Twining, Baron Twining died on +1967-06-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Twining, Baron Twining ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Edward Twining, Baron Twining born?

Edward Twining, Baron Twining was born in London[2].

Where did Edward Twining, Baron Twining die?

Edward Twining, Baron Twining died in London[4].

Who were Edward Twining, Baron Twining's parents?

Edward Twining, Baron Twining's father was William Henry Greaves Twining[9]. Edward Twining, Baron Twining's mother was Agatha Georgina Bourne[10].

Who was Edward Twining, Baron Twining married to?

Edward Twining, Baron Twining's spouses include Helen Mary du Buisson[11].

What did Edward Twining, Baron Twining do for work?

Edward Twining, Baron Twining worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

Where did Edward Twining, Baron Twining go to school?

Edward Twining, Baron Twining was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].

What awards did Edward Twining, Baron Twining receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[18] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Rouletteer · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death +1967-06-21T00:00:00Z
    Place of birth London
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