Florence Dixie

noblewoman; British writer (1855–1905)
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Florence Dixie
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Florence Dixie

Summary

Florence Dixie is a human[1]. Born in Cummertrees[2], she… she was born on May 24, 1855[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on November 7, 1905[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], travel writer[9], and women's rights activist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Florence Dixie's place of birth was Cummertrees[2].
  • Florence Dixie passed away in London[4].
  • Florence Dixie was born on May 24, 1855[3].
  • Florence Dixie was born on 1857[12].
  • Florence Dixie died on November 7, 1905[5].
  • Florence Dixie's father was Archibald Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry[13].
  • Florence Dixie's mother was Caroline Douglas[14].
  • Among Florence Dixie's spouses was Sir Alexander Dixie, 11th Baronet[15].
  • A child of Florence Dixie was Sir Douglas Dixie, 12th Baronet[16].
  • A child of Florence Dixie was Albert Dixie[17].
  • Florence Dixie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Florence Dixie's professions included writer[6].
  • Florence Dixie's professions included novelist[7].
  • Florence Dixie's professions included journalist[8].
  • Florence Dixie worked as a travel writer[9].
  • Florence Dixie worked as a women's rights activist[10].
  • Florence Dixie worked as a science fiction writer[19].
  • Florence Dixie is recorded as female[20].
  • Florence Dixie's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Florence Dixie's Commons category is recorded as Lady Florence Dixie[22].
  • The cause of death was diphtheria[23].
  • Florence Dixie's family name is recorded as Dixie[24].
  • Florence Dixie's family name is recorded as Douglas[25].
  • Florence Dixie's given name is recorded as Florence[26].
  • Florence Dixie's given name is recorded as Caroline[27].

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Origins and Family

Florence Dixie's place of birth was Cummertrees[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 24, 1855[3] and 1857[12]. Her father was Archibald Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry[13]. Her mother was Caroline Douglas[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], travel writer[9], women's rights activist[10], and science fiction writer[19].

Personal Life

Among Florence Dixie's spouses was Sir Alexander Dixie, 11th Baronet[15]. Children include Sir Douglas Dixie, 12th Baronet[16], 1876–1948[28] and Albert Dixie[17], 1878–1920[29].

Death and Burial

Florence Dixie died on November 7, 1905[5]. She passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was diphtheria[23].

Why It Matters

Florence Dixie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Florence Dixie born?

Florence Dixie's place of birth was Cummertrees[2].

Where did Florence Dixie die?

Florence Dixie died in London[4].

Who were Florence Dixie's parents?

Florence Dixie's father was Archibald Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry[13]. Florence Dixie's mother was Caroline Douglas[14].

Who was Florence Dixie married to?

Florence Dixie's spouses include Sir Alexander Dixie, 11th Baronet[15].

What did Florence Dixie do for work?

Florence Dixie worked as writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], travel writer[9], and women's rights activist[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Florence, Caroline
    Spouse Sir Alexander Dixie, 11th Baronet
    Family name Dixie, Douglas
    Sibling Lord Archibald Douglas, Lord Francis Douglas, John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry +2
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32116|batch #32116]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (29)"
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