Gerald Portal

British diplomat (1858-1894)
Person human Q1509990
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Gerald Portal

Summary

Gerald Portal is a human[1]. He was born in Laverstoke Park Farm[2]. He was born on March 13, 1858[3]. He died in City of Westminster[4]. He died on January 25, 1894[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Portal's place of birth was Laverstoke Park Farm[2].
  • Gerald Portal died in City of Westminster[4].
  • Gerald Portal was born on March 13, 1858[3].
  • Gerald Portal died on January 25, 1894[5].
  • Gerald Portal's father was Melville Portal[9].
  • Gerald Portal's mother was Lady Charlotte Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound[10].
  • Among Gerald Portal's spouses was Lady Alice Bertie[11].
  • Gerald Portal held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Gerald Portal worked as a cricketer[6].
  • Gerald Portal worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Gerald Portal was employed by Foreign Office[13].
  • Gerald Portal's education included a stint at Eton College[14].
  • Gerald Portal received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Gerald Portal received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Gerald Portal is recorded as male[17].
  • Gerald Portal's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gerald Portal's Commons category is recorded as Gerald Portal[19].
  • The cause of death was typhoid fever[20].
  • Gerald Portal's sport is recorded as cricket[21].
  • Gerald Portal's family name is recorded as Portal[22].
  • Gerald Portal's given name is recorded as Gerald[23].
  • Gerald Portal's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Gerald Portal's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Gerald Portal's place of birth was Laverstoke Park Farm[2]. He was born on March 13, 1858[3]. His father was Melville Portal[9]. His mother was Lady Charlotte Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound[10].

Education

Gerald Portal was educated at Eton College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6] and diplomat[7]. Gerald Portal was employed by Foreign Office[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1815[28] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Personal Life

Among Gerald Portal's spouses was Lady Alice Bertie[11].

Death and Burial

Gerald Portal died on January 25, 1894[5]. He passed away in City of Westminster[4]. The cause of death was typhoid fever[20].

Why It Matters

Gerald Portal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Portal born?

Gerald Portal's place of birth was Laverstoke Park Farm[2].

Where did Gerald Portal die?

Gerald Portal passed away in City of Westminster[4].

Who were Gerald Portal's parents?

Gerald Portal's father was Melville Portal[9]. Gerald Portal's mother was Lady Charlotte Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound[10].

Who was Gerald Portal married to?

Gerald Portal's spouses include Lady Alice Bertie[11].

What did Gerald Portal do for work?

Gerald Portal worked as cricketer[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Gerald Portal go to school?

Gerald Portal was educated at Eton College[14].

What awards did Gerald Portal receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[15] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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