Francis Gathorne-Hardy

British Army general (1874-1949)
Person human Q6233892
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Francis Gathorne-Hardy

Summary

Francis Gathorne-Hardy is a human[1]. He was born on January 14, 1874[2]. He died on August 21, 1949[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy was born on January 14, 1874[2].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy died on August 21, 1949[3].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's father was John Gathorne-Hardy, 2nd Earl of Cranbrook[6].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's mother was Cicely Ridgway[7].
  • Among Francis Gathorne-Hardy's spouses was Isobel Gathorne-Hardy[8].
  • A child of Francis Gathorne-Hardy was Elizabeth Gathorne-Hardy[9].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's professions included military personnel[4].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy was educated at Eton College[12].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[13].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy received the Distinguished Service Order[14].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[16].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy is recorded as male[18].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy was part of the conflict Second Boer War[23].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's family name is recorded as Gathorne-Hardy[24].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[26].
  • Francis Gathorne-Hardy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Gathorne-Hardy was born on January 14, 1874[2]. His father was John Gathorne-Hardy, 2nd Earl of Cranbrook[6]. His mother was Cicely Ridgway[7].

Education

Educated at Eton College[12], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[13], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Francis Gathorne-Hardy's professions included military personnel[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[14], a military decoration[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1886[36]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[16], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Personal Life

Among Francis Gathorne-Hardy's spouses was Isobel Gathorne-Hardy[8]. A child of him was Elizabeth Gathorne-Hardy[9].

Death and Burial

Francis Gathorne-Hardy died on August 21, 1949[3].

Why It Matters

Francis Gathorne-Hardy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Francis Gathorne-Hardy's parents?

Francis Gathorne-Hardy's father was John Gathorne-Hardy, 2nd Earl of Cranbrook[6]. Francis Gathorne-Hardy's mother was Cicely Ridgway[7].

Who was Francis Gathorne-Hardy married to?

Francis Gathorne-Hardy's spouses include Isobel Gathorne-Hardy[8].

What did Francis Gathorne-Hardy do for work?

Francis Gathorne-Hardy worked as military personnel[4].

Where did Francis Gathorne-Hardy go to school?

Francis Gathorne-Hardy was educated at Eton College[12] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[13].

What awards did Francis Gathorne-Hardy receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[16], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

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  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  18. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 19d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Elizabeth Gathorne-Hardy
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