Gordon Sprigg

British administrator, politician and prime minister of Cape Colony (1830–1913)
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Gordon Sprigg

Summary

Gordon Sprigg is a human[1]. He was born in Ipswich[2]. He was born on January 1, 1830[3]. He passed away in Cape Town[4]. He died on January 1, 1913[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Gordon Sprigg's place of birth was Ipswich[2].
  • Gordon Sprigg died in Cape Town[4].
  • Gordon Sprigg was born on January 1, 1830[3].
  • Gordon Sprigg died on January 1, 1913[5].
  • Gordon Sprigg held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Gordon Sprigg's professions included politician[6].
  • Gordon Sprigg held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[9].
  • Gordon Sprigg held the position of Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[10].
  • Gordon Sprigg held the position of Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[11].
  • Gordon Sprigg held the position of Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[12].
  • Gordon Sprigg held the position of Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[13].
  • Gordon Sprigg's education included a stint at Ipswich School[14].
  • Gordon Sprigg received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Gordon Sprigg is recorded as male[16].
  • Gordon Sprigg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gordon Sprigg was affiliated with the Progressive Party[18].
  • Gordon Sprigg's Commons category is recorded as Gordon Sprigg[19].
  • Gordon Sprigg's given name is recorded as Gordon[20].
  • Gordon Sprigg's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ipswich[2], Gordon Sprigg… he was born on January 1, 1830[3].

Education

Gordon Sprigg's education included a stint at Ipswich School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Gordon Sprigg's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[9], a position[22], in United Kingdom[23] and Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[10], a public office[24], founded in 1872[25].

Recognition

Gordon Sprigg received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

Personal Life

Gordon Sprigg was affiliated with the Progressive Party[18].

Death and Burial

Gordon Sprigg died on January 1, 1913[5]. He died in Cape Town[4].

Why It Matters

Gordon Sprigg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Gordon Sprigg born?

Gordon Sprigg was born in Ipswich[2].

Where did Gordon Sprigg die?

Gordon Sprigg died in Cape Town[4].

What did Gordon Sprigg do for work?

Gordon Sprigg worked as politician[6].

Where did Gordon Sprigg go to school?

Gordon Sprigg was educated at Ipswich School[14].

What awards did Gordon Sprigg receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Sprigg, John Gordon. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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