Fenner Brockway

British politician (1888–1988)
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Fenner Brockway
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Fenner Brockway

Summary

Fenner Brockway is a human[1]. Born in Kolkata[2], he… he was born on November 1, 1888[3]. He died in Hertfordshire[4]. He died on April 29, 1988[5]. He worked as a politician[6], author[7], journalist[8], and peace activist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (390 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Fenner Brockway's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
  • Fenner Brockway passed away in Hertfordshire[4].
  • Fenner Brockway was born on November 1, 1888[3].
  • Fenner Brockway died on April 29, 1988[5].
  • Fenner Brockway died on April 28, 1988[11].
  • Fenner Brockway's father was William George Brockway[12].
  • Fenner Brockway's mother was Frances Elizabeth Abbey[13].
  • Fenner Brockway was married to Lila Harvey-Smith[14].
  • Among Fenner Brockway's spouses was Edith Violet King[15].
  • A child of Fenner Brockway was unknown daughter Brockway[16].
  • A child of Fenner Brockway was unknown daughter Brockway[17].
  • A child of Fenner Brockway was Joan Vera Brockway[18].
  • Fenner Brockway held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Fenner Brockway held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Fenner Brockway's professions included politician[6].
  • Fenner Brockway worked as an author[7].
  • Fenner Brockway worked as a journalist[8].
  • Fenner Brockway worked as a peace activist[9].
  • Fenner Brockway held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Fenner Brockway held the position of member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Fenner Brockway held the position of member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Fenner Brockway held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Fenner Brockway held the position of member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Fenner Brockway held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Fenner Brockway's education included a stint at Eltham College[27].

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Origins and Family

Fenner Brockway was born in Kolkata[2]. He was born on November 1, 1888[3]. His father was William George Brockway[12]. His mother was Frances Elizabeth Abbey[13].

Education

Fenner Brockway was educated at Eltham College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], author[7], journalist[8], and peace activist[9]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1959[33]; member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1955[36]; member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1951[39]; member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1950[42]; and member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1929[45].

Recognition

Fenner Brockway received the Padma Bhushan[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lila Harvey-Smith[14] and Edith Violet King[15]. Children include unknown daughter Brockway[16] and Joan Vera Brockway[18], b. 1921[47]. Fenner Brockway was affiliated with the Labour Party[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 29, 1988[5] and April 28, 1988[11]. Fenner Brockway died in Hertfordshire[4].

Why It Matters

Fenner Brockway ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (390 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Fenner Brockway born?

Fenner Brockway's place of birth was Kolkata[2].

Where did Fenner Brockway die?

Fenner Brockway died in Hertfordshire[4].

Who were Fenner Brockway's parents?

Fenner Brockway's father was William George Brockway[12]. Fenner Brockway's mother was Frances Elizabeth Abbey[13].

Who was Fenner Brockway married to?

Fenner Brockway's spouses include Lila Harvey-Smith[14] and Edith Violet King[15].

What did Fenner Brockway do for work?

Fenner Brockway worked as politician[6], author[7], journalist[8], and peace activist[9].

Where did Fenner Brockway go to school?

Fenner Brockway was educated at Eltham College[27].

What awards did Fenner Brockway receive?

Honors received include Padma Bhushan[46].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [48] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . wikidata.org.
  24. [46] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [11] . 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
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  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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