Effie Bancroft

British actress and manager (1840–1921)
Person human Q5347463
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Effie Bancroft

Summary

Effie Bancroft is a human[1]. Born in Doncaster[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1840[3]. She passed away in Folkestone[4]. She died on January 1, 1921[5]. She worked as an actor-manager[6], novelist[7], actor[8], manager[9], and writer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Effie Bancroft's place of birth was Doncaster[2].
  • Effie Bancroft died in Folkestone[4].
  • Effie Bancroft was born on January 1, 1840[3].
  • Effie Bancroft was born on January 1, 1839[12].
  • Effie Bancroft died on January 1, 1921[5].
  • Effie Bancroft died on May 22, 1921[13].
  • Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[14].
  • Effie Bancroft's father was Robert Pleydell Wilton[15].
  • Among Effie Bancroft's spouses was Squire Bancroft[16].
  • A child of Effie Bancroft was Charles Edward Bancroft[17].
  • A child of Effie Bancroft was George Louis Pleydell Bancroft[18].
  • A child of Effie Bancroft was Arthur Hamilton Bancroft[19].
  • Effie Bancroft held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Effie Bancroft worked as an actor-manager[6].
  • Effie Bancroft worked as a novelist[7].
  • Effie Bancroft worked as an actor[8].
  • Effie Bancroft worked as a manager[9].
  • Effie Bancroft's professions included writer[10].
  • Effie Bancroft's field of work was theatre art[21].
  • Effie Bancroft is recorded as female[22].
  • Effie Bancroft's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Effie Bancroft's Commons category is recorded as Effie Bancroft[24].
  • Effie Bancroft's family name is recorded as Wilton[25].
  • Effie Bancroft's family name is recorded as Bancroft[26].
  • Effie Bancroft's given name is recorded as Effie[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Doncaster[2], Effie Bancroft… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1840[3] and January 1, 1839[12]. Her father was Robert Pleydell Wilton[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor-manager[6], novelist[7], actor[8], manager[9], and writer[10]. Effie Bancroft's field of work was theatre art[21].

Personal Life

Among Effie Bancroft's spouses was Squire Bancroft[16]. Children include Charles Edward Bancroft[17], 1863–1906[28]; George Louis Pleydell Bancroft[18]; and Arthur Hamilton Bancroft[19], 1870–1870[29].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1921[5] and May 22, 1921[13]. Effie Bancroft died in Folkestone[4]. She is buried at Brompton Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Effie Bancroft ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Effie Bancroft born?

Effie Bancroft was born in Doncaster[2].

Where did Effie Bancroft die?

Effie Bancroft passed away in Folkestone[4].

Who were Effie Bancroft's parents?

Effie Bancroft's father was Robert Pleydell Wilton[15].

Who was Effie Bancroft married to?

Effie Bancroft's spouses include Squire Bancroft[16].

What did Effie Bancroft do for work?

Effie Bancroft worked as actor-manager[6], novelist[7], actor[8], manager[9], and writer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Effie
    Field of work theatre art
    Depicted by Marie Effie (née Wilton), Lady Bancroft
    Spouse Squire Bancroft
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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