Geoffrey Hornby

Summary

Geoffrey Hornby is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Winwick^[2]. He was born on February 10, 1825^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on March 3, 1895^[5]. He worked as a military personnel^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Geoffrey Hornby's place of birth was Winwick^[2].
• Geoffrey Hornby died in London^[4].
• Geoffrey Hornby was born on February 10, 1825^[3].
• Geoffrey Hornby died on March 3, 1895^[5].
• Geoffrey Hornby's father was Phipps Hornby^[8].
• Geoffrey Hornby's mother was Maria Sophia Burgoyne^[9].
• Among Geoffrey Hornby's spouses was Emily Frances Coles^[10].
• A child of Geoffrey Hornby was Edmund Phipps-Hornby^[11].
• A child of Geoffrey Hornby was Geoffrey Phipps-Hornby^[12].
• A child of Geoffrey Hornby was Mary Augusta Phipps Hornby^[13].
• Geoffrey Hornby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• Geoffrey Hornby worked as a military personnel^[6].
• Geoffrey Hornby held the position of Admiral president of the Royal Naval College^[15].
• Geoffrey Hornby held the position of Second Sea Lord^[16].
• Geoffrey Hornby received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[17].
• Geoffrey Hornby is recorded as male^[18].
• Geoffrey Hornby's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Geoffrey Hornby's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy^[20].
• Geoffrey Hornby's Commons category is recorded as Geoffrey Hornby^[21].
• Geoffrey Hornby's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the Fleet^[22].
• Geoffrey Hornby was part of the conflict Second Egyptian-Ottoman War^[23].
• Geoffrey Hornby was part of the conflict Pig War^[24].
• Geoffrey Hornby's family name is recorded as Hornby^[25].
• Geoffrey Hornby's given name is recorded as Geoffrey^[26].
• Geoffrey Hornby's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[27].

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Origins and Family

Geoffrey Hornby was born in Winwick^[2]. He was born on February 10, 1825^[3]. His father was Phipps Hornby^[8]. His mother was Maria Sophia Burgoyne^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Geoffrey Hornby's professions included military personnel^[6]. Positions held include Admiral president of the Royal Naval College^[15] and Second Sea Lord^[16], a position^[28], founded in 1830^[29].

Recognition

Geoffrey Hornby received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[17].

Personal Life

Geoffrey Hornby was married to Emily Frances Coles^[10]. Children include Edmund Phipps-Hornby^[11], a military personnel^[30], 1857–1947^[31], of United Kingdom^[32], awarded the Victoria Cross^[33]; Geoffrey Phipps-Hornby^[12], 1856–1927^[34]; and Mary Augusta Phipps Hornby^[13].

Death and Burial

Geoffrey Hornby died on March 3, 1895^[5]. He died in London^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Geoffrey Hornby include Hornby Island^[35], an island^[36], in Canada^[37].

Why It Matters

Geoffrey Hornby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

Entities named for him include Hornby Island^[35], an island^[36], in Canada^[37].

FAQs

Where was Geoffrey Hornby born?

Geoffrey Hornby's place of birth was Winwick^[2].

Where did Geoffrey Hornby die?

Geoffrey Hornby passed away in London^[4].

Who were Geoffrey Hornby's parents?

Geoffrey Hornby's father was Phipps Hornby^[8]. Geoffrey Hornby's mother was Maria Sophia Burgoyne^[9].

Who was Geoffrey Hornby married to?

Geoffrey Hornby's spouses include Emily Frances Coles^[10].

What did Geoffrey Hornby do for work?

Geoffrey Hornby worked as military personnel^[6].

What awards did Geoffrey Hornby receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[17].