Francis Petre

British military historian
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Francis Petre

Summary

Francis Petre is a human[1]. He was born in Netherley House[2]. He was born on February 22, 1852[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 6, 1925[5]. He worked as a historian[6], Indologist[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Francis Petre's place of birth was Netherley House[2].
  • Francis Petre passed away in London[4].
  • Francis Petre was born on February 22, 1852[3].
  • Francis Petre died on May 6, 1925[5].
  • Francis Petre's father was Edmund Petre[10].
  • Francis Petre's mother was Mary Kerr[11].
  • Francis Petre was married to Maude Ellen Rawlinson[12].
  • A child of Francis Petre was Roderic Petre[13].
  • A child of Francis Petre was Enid Beatrice Petre[14].
  • A child of Francis Petre was Elaine Maud Petre[15].
  • Francis Petre held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Francis Petre's professions included historian[6].
  • Francis Petre's professions included Indologist[7].
  • Francis Petre's professions included barrister[8].
  • Francis Petre was employed by Indian Civil Service[17].
  • Francis Petre's education included a stint at St Mary's College, Oscott[18].
  • Francis Petre received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Francis Petre is recorded as male[20].
  • Francis Petre's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Francis Petre's residence is recorded as India[22].
  • Francis Petre's given name is recorded as Francis[23].
  • Francis Petre's described by source is recorded as Men-at-the-Bar[24].
  • Francis Petre's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Francis Petre's writing language is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Netherley House[2], Francis Petre… he was born on February 22, 1852[3]. His father was Edmund Petre[10]. His mother was Mary Kerr[11].

Education

Francis Petre's education included a stint at St Mary's College, Oscott[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], Indologist[7], and barrister[8]. Among Francis Petre's employers was Indian Civil Service[17].

Recognition

Francis Petre received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].

Personal Life

Among Francis Petre's spouses was Maude Ellen Rawlinson[12]. Children include Roderic Petre[13], a military personnel[27], 1887–1971[28], of United Kingdom[29], awarded the Military Cross[30]; Enid Beatrice Petre[14]; and Elaine Maud Petre[15].

Death and Burial

Francis Petre died on May 6, 1925[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Petre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Francis Petre born?

Francis Petre was born in Netherley House[2].

Where did Francis Petre die?

Francis Petre passed away in London[4].

Who were Francis Petre's parents?

Francis Petre's father was Edmund Petre[10]. Francis Petre's mother was Mary Kerr[11].

Who was Francis Petre married to?

Francis Petre's spouses include Maude Ellen Rawlinson[12].

What did Francis Petre do for work?

Francis Petre worked as historian[6], Indologist[7], and barrister[8].

Where did Francis Petre go to school?

Francis Petre was educated at St Mary's College, Oscott[18].

What awards did Francis Petre receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Petre, Francis Loraine. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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