Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable

Indian businessman (1859-1927)
Person human Q5392870
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Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable

Summary

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable is a human[1]. Born in Kolkata[2], he… he was born on +1859-12-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1927-03-28T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a businessperson[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable was born on +1859-12-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable died on +1927-03-28T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's father was George Hebberd Cable[8].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's mother was Emily Maria Pickersgill[9].
  • Among Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's spouses was Lilian Sarah Sparkes[10].
  • A child of Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable was Noorouz Weston Cable[11].
  • A child of Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable was Ruth McCarthy Cable[12].
  • A child of Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable was George Pickersgill Cable[13].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable worked as a businessperson[5].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable worked as a politician[6].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable held the position of Sheriff of Kolkata[16].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable held the position of High Sheriff of Devon[17].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable was educated at University of Calcutta[18].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable is recorded as male[20].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's noble title is recorded as Baron Cable[22].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/027_3_r[23].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's family name is recorded as Cable[24].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's given name is recorded as Ernest[25].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID is recorded as 57642[26].
  • Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's National Portrait Gallery is recorded as mp76220[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's place of birth was Kolkata[2]. He was born on +1859-12-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was George Hebberd Cable[8]. His mother was Emily Maria Pickersgill[9].

Education

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's education included a stint at University of Calcutta[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Sheriff of Kolkata[16], a position[31]; and High Sheriff of Devon[17], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Recognition

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable received the Knight Bachelor[19].

Personal Life

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable was married to Lilian Sarah Sparkes[10]. Children include Noorouz Weston Cable[11], 1889–1969[34]; Ruth McCarthy Cable[12]; and George Pickersgill Cable[13], 1891–1915[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36].

Death and Burial

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable died on +1927-03-28T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable born?

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's place of birth was Kolkata[2].

Who were Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's parents?

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's father was George Hebberd Cable[8]. Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's mother was Emily Maria Pickersgill[9].

Who was Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable married to?

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable's spouses include Lilian Sarah Sparkes[10].

What did Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable do for work?

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable worked as businessperson[5] and politician[6].

Where did Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable go to school?

Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable was educated at University of Calcutta[18].

What awards did Ernest Cable, 1st Baron Cable receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The London Gazette 29492. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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