Frederick Rolfe
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Summary
Frederick Rolfe was born on July 22, 1860[1], in London[2]. He died on October 25, 1913[3], in Venice[4]. He worked as a writer[5], photographer[6], historian[7], painter[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (888 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cemetery of San Michele[11]
- Father: Robert Rose Rolfe[12]
- Mother: Augusta Ann Child[13]
- Spouse: Emma Te Kakati Stockman[14]
- Child: Henry Gay Rolfe[15], Robert Rolfe[16], Alice Rolfe[17], Frances Jane Rolfe[18], Harriot Anne Rolfe[19], Emma Rolfe[20]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21]
- Educated at: St Mary's College, Oscott[22], The Scots College[23]
- Notable work: Hadrian the Seventh[24]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Frederick Rolfe[27]
- Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[28]
- Cause of death: cerebrovascular disease[29]
- Family name: Rolfe[30]
- Given name: Frederick[31]
- Pseudonym: A. Crab Maid[32], Baron Corvo[33], Frederick Austin[34], A. W. Riter[35], Al Siddik[36], Uriele de Ricardi[37], May Chester[38], Ifor Williams[39]
- Commons gallery: Frederick Rolfe[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Commons Creator page: Frederick Rolfe[43]
Why It Matters
Frederick Rolfe has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Hadrian the Seventh[46], a literary work[47].
FAQs
Where was Frederick Rolfe born?
Frederick Rolfe's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Frederick Rolfe die?
Frederick Rolfe died in Venice[4].
Who were Frederick Rolfe's parents?
Frederick Rolfe's father was Robert Rose Rolfe[12]. Frederick Rolfe's mother was Augusta Ann Child[13].
Who was Frederick Rolfe married to?
Frederick Rolfe's spouses include Emma Te Kakati Stockman[14].
What did Frederick Rolfe do for work?
Frederick Rolfe worked as a writer[5], photographer[6], historian[7], painter[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Frederick Rolfe go to school?
Frederick Rolfe was educated at St Mary's College, Oscott[22] and The Scots College[23].