Frank Swettenham

British colonial official (1850-1946)
Person human Q4209641
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Frank Swettenham

Summary

Frank Swettenham is a human[1]. His place of birth was Belper[2]. He was born on March 28, 1850[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 11, 1946[5]. He worked as a photographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Frank Swettenham's place of birth was Belper[2].
  • Frank Swettenham died in London[4].
  • Frank Swettenham was born on March 28, 1850[3].
  • Frank Swettenham died on June 11, 1946[5].
  • Frank Swettenham's professions included photographer[6].
  • Frank Swettenham held the position of King of Arms of the Order of St Michael and St George[8].
  • Frank Swettenham's education included a stint at Dollar Academy[9].
  • Frank Swettenham was educated at St Peter's School[10].
  • Frank Swettenham received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[11].
  • Frank Swettenham is recorded as male[12].
  • Frank Swettenham's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Frank Swettenham's Commons category is recorded as Frank Swettenham[14].
  • Frank Swettenham's family name is recorded as Q112601100[15].
  • Frank Swettenham's given name is recorded as Frank[16].
  • Frank Swettenham's has works in the collection is recorded as National Art Gallery[17].
  • Frank Swettenham's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank Swettenham was born in Belper[2]. He was born on March 28, 1850[3].

Education

Educated at Dollar Academy[9], an independent school[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1818[21] and St Peter's School[10], an independent school[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 0627[24].

Career and Affiliations

Frank Swettenham worked as a photographer[6]. He held the position of King of Arms of the Order of St Michael and St George[8].

Recognition

Frank Swettenham received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[11].

Death and Burial

Frank Swettenham died on June 11, 1946[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Frank Swettenham ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Frank Swettenham born?

Frank Swettenham was born in Belper[2].

Where did Frank Swettenham die?

Frank Swettenham passed away in London[4].

What did Frank Swettenham do for work?

Frank Swettenham worked as photographer[6].

Where did Frank Swettenham go to school?

Frank Swettenham was educated at Dollar Academy[9] and St Peter's School[10].

What awards did Frank Swettenham receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Photographers' Identities Catalog. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . 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. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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