Frederick Rolfe

British writer, photographer and historian (1860-1913)
Person human Q1289140
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Frederick Rolfe

Summary

Frederick Rolfe is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1860-07-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Venice[4]. He died on +1913-10-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], photographer[7], historian[8], painter[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Rolfe was born in London[2].
  • Frederick Rolfe died in Venice[4].
  • Frederick Rolfe was born on +1860-07-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Frederick Rolfe died on +1913-10-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Frederick Rolfe is buried at Cemetery of San Michele[12].
  • Frederick Rolfe's father was Robert Rose Rolfe[13].
  • Frederick Rolfe's mother was Augusta Ann Child[14].
  • Frederick Rolfe was married to Emma Te Kakati Stockman[15].
  • A child of Frederick Rolfe was Henry Gay Rolfe[16].
  • A child of Frederick Rolfe was Robert Rolfe[17].
  • A child of Frederick Rolfe was Alice Rolfe[18].
  • A child of Frederick Rolfe was Frances Jane Rolfe[19].
  • A child of Frederick Rolfe was Harriot Anne Rolfe[20].
  • A child of Frederick Rolfe was Emma Rolfe[21].
  • Frederick Rolfe held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
  • Frederick Rolfe worked as a writer[6].
  • Frederick Rolfe's professions included photographer[7].
  • Frederick Rolfe's professions included historian[8].
  • Frederick Rolfe's professions included painter[9].
  • Frederick Rolfe worked as a novelist[10].
  • Frederick Rolfe was educated at St Mary's College, Oscott[23].
  • Frederick Rolfe's education included a stint at The Scots College[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Frederick Rolfe is Hadrian the Seventh[25].
  • Frederick Rolfe's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Frederick Rolfe's image is recorded as Corvo.jpg[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederick Rolfe was born in London[2]. He was born on +1860-07-22T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Robert Rose Rolfe[13]. His mother was Augusta Ann Child[14].

Education

Educated at St Mary's College, Oscott[23], a Catholic seminary[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1838[30] and The Scots College[24], a Catholic seminary[31], in Italy[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], photographer[7], historian[8], painter[9], and novelist[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Frederick Rolfe is Hadrian the Seventh[25].

Personal Life

Frederick Rolfe was married to Emma Te Kakati Stockman[15]. Children include Henry Gay Rolfe[16]; Robert Rolfe[17]; Alice Rolfe[18], 1875–1917[33]; Frances Jane Rolfe[19]; Harriot Anne Rolfe[20]; and Emma Rolfe[21]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Frederick Rolfe died on +1913-10-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Venice[4]. The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[34]. He is buried at Cemetery of San Michele[12].

Why It Matters

Frederick Rolfe ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Works attributed to him include Hadrian the Seventh[37], a literary work[38], written by him[39].

FAQs

Where was Frederick Rolfe born?

Frederick Rolfe's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Frederick Rolfe die?

Frederick Rolfe passed away in Venice[4].

Who were Frederick Rolfe's parents?

Frederick Rolfe's father was Robert Rose Rolfe[13]. Frederick Rolfe's mother was Augusta Ann Child[14].

Who was Frederick Rolfe married to?

Frederick Rolfe's spouses include Emma Te Kakati Stockman[15].

What did Frederick Rolfe do for work?

Frederick Rolfe worked as writer[6], photographer[7], historian[8], painter[9], and novelist[10].

Where did Frederick Rolfe go to school?

Frederick Rolfe was educated at St Mary's College, Oscott[23] and The Scots College[24].

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  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [34] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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