Francis Crossley

British carpet manufacturer, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician
Person human Q16065524
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Francis Crossley

Summary

Francis Crossley is a human[1]. He was born on +1817-10-26T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1872-01-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Francis Crossley was born on +1817-10-26T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Francis Crossley died on +1872-01-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Francis Crossley's father was John Crossley[6].
  • Francis Crossley's mother was Martha Turner[7].
  • Among Francis Crossley's spouses was Martha Eliza Brinton[8].
  • A child of Francis Crossley was Savile Crossley, 1st Baron Somerleyton[9].
  • Francis Crossley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Francis Crossley's professions included politician[4].
  • Francis Crossley held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Francis Crossley held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Francis Crossley held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Francis Crossley held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Francis Crossley held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Francis Crossley's image is recorded as Francis Crossley (3).png[16].
  • Francis Crossley is recorded as male[17].
  • Francis Crossley's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Francis Crossley's noble title is recorded as baronet[19].
  • Francis Crossley was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].
  • Francis Crossley's Commons category is recorded as Francis Crossley[21].
  • Francis Crossley's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/025_c7n[22].
  • Francis Crossley's family name is recorded as Crossley[23].
  • Francis Crossley's given name is recorded as Francis[24].
  • Francis Crossley's work location is recorded as London[25].
  • Francis Crossley's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Francis Crossley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Crossley was born on +1817-10-26T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was John Crossley[6]. His mother was Martha Turner[7].

Career and Affiliations

Francis Crossley's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1868[30]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1865[33]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1859[36]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1857[39]; and member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1852[42].

Personal Life

Among Francis Crossley's spouses was Martha Eliza Brinton[8]. A child of him was Savile Crossley, 1st Baron Somerleyton[9]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].

Death and Burial

Francis Crossley died on +1872-01-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

Francis Crossley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Francis Crossley's parents?

Francis Crossley's father was John Crossley[6]. Francis Crossley's mother was Martha Turner[7].

Who was Francis Crossley married to?

Francis Crossley's spouses include Martha Eliza Brinton[8].

What did Francis Crossley do for work?

Francis Crossley worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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