Gavin Maxwell

British naturalist (1914–1969)
Person human Q1496427
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Gavin Maxwell

Summary

Gavin Maxwell is a human[1]. Born in Elrig[2], he… he was born on +1914-07-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Inverness[4]. He died on +1969-09-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], writer[7], and SOE agent[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gavin Maxwell was born in Elrig[2].
  • Gavin Maxwell died in Inverness[4].
  • Gavin Maxwell was born on +1914-07-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gavin Maxwell died on +1969-09-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gavin Maxwell's father was Aymer Edward Maxwell[10].
  • Gavin Maxwell's mother was Mary Percy[11].
  • Gavin Maxwell was married to Lavinia Lascelles[12].
  • Gavin Maxwell held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Gavin Maxwell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Gavin Maxwell's professions included naturalist[6].
  • Gavin Maxwell's professions included writer[7].
  • Gavin Maxwell's professions included SOE agent[8].
  • Gavin Maxwell's education included a stint at Stowe School[15].
  • Gavin Maxwell was educated at Hertford College[16].
  • Gavin Maxwell's education included a stint at St Cyprian's School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Gavin Maxwell is Ring of Bright Water[18].
  • Gavin Maxwell received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[19].
  • Gavin Maxwell received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].
  • Gavin Maxwell was a member of Royal Society of Literature[21].
  • Gavin Maxwell was a member of Royal Geographical Society[22].
  • Gavin Maxwell is recorded as male[23].
  • Gavin Maxwell's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Gavin Maxwell's ISNI is recorded as 0000000108587334[25].
  • Gavin Maxwell's ISNI is recorded as 0000000355119845[26].
  • Gavin Maxwell's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 76438836[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Elrig[2], Gavin Maxwell… he was born on +1914-07-15T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Aymer Edward Maxwell[10]. His mother was Mary Percy[11].

Education

Educated at Stowe School[15], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1923[30], headquartered in Stowe[31]; Hertford College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1874[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; and St Cyprian's School[17], a school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1899[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], writer[7], and SOE agent[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gavin Maxwell is Ring of Bright Water[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[19], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], a fellowship award[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Personal Life

Gavin Maxwell was married to Lavinia Lascelles[12].

Death and Burial

Gavin Maxwell died on +1969-09-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Inverness[4]. The cause of death was cancer[43].

Why It Matters

Gavin Maxwell ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Gavin Maxwell born?

Born in Elrig[2], Gavin Maxwell…

Where did Gavin Maxwell die?

Gavin Maxwell died in Inverness[4].

Who were Gavin Maxwell's parents?

Gavin Maxwell's father was Aymer Edward Maxwell[10]. Gavin Maxwell's mother was Mary Percy[11].

Who was Gavin Maxwell married to?

Gavin Maxwell's spouses include Lavinia Lascelles[12].

What did Gavin Maxwell do for work?

Gavin Maxwell worked as naturalist[6], writer[7], and SOE agent[8].

Where did Gavin Maxwell go to school?

Gavin Maxwell was educated at Stowe School[15], Hertford College[16], and St Cyprian's School[17].

What awards did Gavin Maxwell receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[19] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [43] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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