Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell

British Army general (1895-1978)
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Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell

Summary

Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1895-10-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Presteigne[4]. He died on +1978-03-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], military personnel[7], and justice of the peace[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell…
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell died in Presteigne[4].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell was born on +1895-10-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell died on +1978-03-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's father was Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell[10].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's mother was Lilias Guthrie[11].
  • Among Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's spouses was Mary Rennell[12].
  • A child of Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell was Joanna Phoebe Rodd[13].
  • A child of Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell was Juliet Honor Rodd[14].
  • A child of Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell was Mary Rodd[15].
  • A child of Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell was Rachel Rodd[16].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's professions included explorer[6].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's professions included justice of the peace[8].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[18].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell received the Founder’s Medal[21].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[22].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell was a member of Royal Geographical Society[23].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell is recorded as male[24].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's noble title is recorded as baron[26].
  • Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's noble title is recorded as Baron Rennell[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell was born in London[2]. He was born on +1895-10-25T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell[10]. His mother was Lilias Guthrie[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], military personnel[7], and justice of the peace[8]. Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; Founder’s Medal[21], a science award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1831[35]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[22], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell was married to Mary Rennell[12]. Children include Joanna Phoebe Rodd[13], 1929–2016[38]; Juliet Honor Rodd[14]; Mary Rodd[15], b. 1932[39]; and Rachel Rodd[16].

Death and Burial

Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell died on +1978-03-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Presteigne[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell born?

Born in London[2], Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell…

Where did Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell die?

Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell died in Presteigne[4].

Who were Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's parents?

Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's father was Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell[10]. Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's mother was Lilias Guthrie[11].

Who was Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell married to?

Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell's spouses include Mary Rennell[12].

What did Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell do for work?

Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell worked as explorer[6], military personnel[7], and justice of the peace[8].

What awards did Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Companion of the Order of the Bath[20], Founder’s Medal[21], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[22].

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  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Child Joanna Phoebe Rodd, Juliet Honor Rodd, Mary Rodd +1
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