Francis Vane

British scouting pioneer (1861-1934)
Person human Q3750950
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Francis Vane

Summary

Francis Vane is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on October 16, 1861[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 10, 1934[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Francis Vane was born in Dublin[2].
  • Francis Vane passed away in London[4].
  • Francis Vane was born on October 16, 1861[3].
  • Francis Vane died on June 10, 1934[5].
  • Francis Vane's father was Frederick Henry Fletcher-Vane[8].
  • Francis Vane's mother was Rosalind Moore[9].
  • Francis Vane was married to Anna Oliphant de Costa Ricci[10].
  • Among Francis Vane's spouses was Kathleen Leila Crosbie[11].
  • Francis Vane held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Francis Vane's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Francis Vane was educated at Charterhouse School[13].
  • Francis Vane's education included a stint at Oxford Military College[14].
  • Francis Vane received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[15].
  • Francis Vane was a member of Royal Geographical Society[16].
  • Francis Vane is recorded as male[17].
  • Francis Vane's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Francis Vane's noble title is recorded as baronet[19].
  • Francis Vane's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Francis Vane's Commons category is recorded as Sir Francis Fletcher-Vane, 5th Baronet[21].
  • Francis Vane's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[22].
  • Francis Vane's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Francis Vane was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Francis Vane was part of the conflict Second Boer War[25].
  • Francis Vane's family name is recorded as Vane[26].
  • Francis Vane's given name is recorded as Francis[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Vane's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on October 16, 1861[3]. His father was Frederick Henry Fletcher-Vane[8]. His mother was Rosalind Moore[9].

Education

Educated at Charterhouse School[13], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1611[30], headquartered in Godalming[31] and Oxford Military College[14], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1876[34].

Career and Affiliations

Francis Vane's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Francis Vane received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[15].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anna Oliphant de Costa Ricci[10] and Kathleen Leila Crosbie[11].

Death and Burial

Francis Vane died on June 10, 1934[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Vane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Francis Vane born?

Born in Dublin[2], Francis Vane…

Where did Francis Vane die?

Francis Vane passed away in London[4].

Who were Francis Vane's parents?

Francis Vane's father was Frederick Henry Fletcher-Vane[8]. Francis Vane's mother was Rosalind Moore[9].

Who was Francis Vane married to?

Francis Vane's spouses include Anna Oliphant de Costa Ricci[10] and Kathleen Leila Crosbie[11].

What did Francis Vane do for work?

Francis Vane worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Francis Vane go to school?

Francis Vane was educated at Charterhouse School[13] and Oxford Military College[14].

What awards did Francis Vane receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . The Peerage. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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