Francis Pym

British politician (1922–2008)
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Francis Pym

Summary

Francis Pym is a human[1]. His place of birth was Abergavenny[2]. He was born on February 13, 1922[3]. He passed away in Sandy[4]. He died on March 7, 2008[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Francis Pym was born in Abergavenny[2].
  • Francis Pym died in Sandy[4].
  • Francis Pym was born on February 13, 1922[3].
  • Francis Pym died on March 7, 2008[5].
  • Francis Pym is buried at Church of St Swithun, Sandy[8].
  • Francis Pym's father was Leslie Pym[9].
  • Francis Pym's mother was Iris Rosalind Orde[10].
  • Francis Pym was married to Valerie Fortune Daglish[11].
  • A child of Francis Pym was Charlotte Hazell Pym[12].
  • A child of Francis Pym was Francis Jonathan Pym[13].
  • A child of Francis Pym was Andrew Leslie Pym[14].
  • A child of Francis Pym was Sarah Lucy Pym[15].
  • Francis Pym held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • British English was Francis Pym's native language[17].
  • Francis Pym's professions included politician[6].
  • Francis Pym held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[18].
  • Francis Pym held the position of Lord President of the Council[19].
  • Francis Pym held the position of Leader of the House of Commons[20].
  • Francis Pym held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[21].
  • Francis Pym held the position of Paymaster General[22].
  • Francis Pym held the position of Secretary of State for Defence[23].
  • Francis Pym was educated at Magdalene College[24].
  • Francis Pym's education included a stint at Eton College[25].
  • Francis Pym received the Military Cross[26].
  • Francis Pym is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Pym's place of birth was Abergavenny[2]. He was born on February 13, 1922[3]. His father was Leslie Pym[9]. His mother was Iris Rosalind Orde[10]. British English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Magdalene College[24] and Eton College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Francis Pym's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[18], a public office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1782[30]; Lord President of the Council[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1530[33]; Leader of the House of Commons[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1721[36]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[21], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1361[39]; Paymaster General[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1836[42]; and Secretary of State for Defence[23], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1964[45].

Recognition

Francis Pym received the Military Cross[26].

Personal Life

Among Francis Pym's spouses was Valerie Fortune Daglish[11]. Children include Charlotte Hazell Pym[12], Francis Jonathan Pym[13], Andrew Leslie Pym[14], and Sarah Lucy Pym[15]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[46].

Death and Burial

Francis Pym died on March 7, 2008[5]. He died in Sandy[4]. He is buried at Church of St Swithun, Sandy[8].

Why It Matters

Francis Pym ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Francis Pym born?

Francis Pym was born in Abergavenny[2].

Where did Francis Pym die?

Francis Pym passed away in Sandy[4].

Who were Francis Pym's parents?

Francis Pym's father was Leslie Pym[9]. Francis Pym's mother was Iris Rosalind Orde[10].

Who was Francis Pym married to?

Francis Pym's spouses include Valerie Fortune Daglish[11].

What did Francis Pym do for work?

Francis Pym worked as politician[6].

Where did Francis Pym go to school?

Francis Pym was educated at Magdalene College[24] and Eton College[25].

What awards did Francis Pym receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [46] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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