Frances Balfour

British aristocrat and suffragist (1858-1931)
Person human Q6470159
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Frances Balfour

Summary

Frances Balfour is a human[1]. She was born in London[2]. She was born on February 22, 1858[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on February 25, 1931[5]. She worked as a politician[6], editor[7], and suffragist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Frances Balfour's place of birth was London[2].
  • Frances Balfour passed away in London[4].
  • Frances Balfour was born on February 22, 1858[3].
  • Frances Balfour died on February 25, 1931[5].
  • Frances Balfour's father was George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll[10].
  • Frances Balfour's mother was Elizabeth Campbell, Duchess of Argyll[11].
  • Among Frances Balfour's spouses was Eustace Balfour[12].
  • A child of Frances Balfour was Blanche Dugdale[13].
  • A child of Frances Balfour was Alison Catherine Campbell Balfour[14].
  • A child of Frances Balfour was Francis Cecil Campbell Balfour[15].
  • A child of Frances Balfour was Joan Eleanor Campbell Balfour[16].
  • A child of Frances Balfour was Oswald Herbert Campbell Balfour[17].
  • Frances Balfour held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Frances Balfour's professions included politician[6].
  • Frances Balfour worked as an editor[7].
  • Frances Balfour's professions included suffragist[8].
  • Frances Balfour received the honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[19].
  • Frances Balfour received the honorary doctor of Durham University[20].
  • Frances Balfour is recorded as female[21].
  • Frances Balfour's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Frances Balfour's noble title is recorded as duke[23].
  • Frances Balfour's noble title is recorded as lady[24].
  • Frances Balfour's Commons category is recorded as Frances Balfour[25].
  • The cause of death was bronchopneumonia[26].
  • Frances Balfour's family name is recorded as Balfour[27].

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Origins and Family

Frances Balfour's place of birth was London[2]. She was born on February 22, 1858[3]. Her father was George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll[10]. Her mother was Elizabeth Campbell, Duchess of Argyll[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], editor[7], and suffragist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[19], an honorary degree[28], in United Kingdom[29] and honorary doctor of Durham University[20], an award[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Personal Life

Among Frances Balfour's spouses was Eustace Balfour[12]. Children include Blanche Dugdale[13], a writer[32], 1880–1948[33], specialised in literature[34]; Alison Catherine Campbell Balfour[14]; Francis Cecil Campbell Balfour[15], a military officer[35], 1884–1965[36], awarded the Military Cross[37]; Joan Eleanor Campbell Balfour[16], 1889–1939[38]; and Oswald Herbert Campbell Balfour[17].

Death and Burial

Frances Balfour died on February 25, 1931[5]. She died in London[4]. The cause of death was bronchopneumonia[26].

Why It Matters

Frances Balfour ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Frances Balfour born?

Born in London[2], Frances Balfour…

Where did Frances Balfour die?

Frances Balfour passed away in London[4].

Who were Frances Balfour's parents?

Frances Balfour's father was George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll[10]. Frances Balfour's mother was Elizabeth Campbell, Duchess of Argyll[11].

Who was Frances Balfour married to?

Frances Balfour's spouses include Eustace Balfour[12].

What did Frances Balfour do for work?

Frances Balfour worked as politician[6], editor[7], and suffragist[8].

What awards did Frances Balfour receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[19] and honorary doctor of Durham University[20].

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  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [7] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death London
    Noble title duke, lady
    Award received
    Child Blanche Dugdale, Alison Catherine Campbell Balfour, Francis Cecil Campbell Balfour +2
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