H. Rider Haggard

Summary

H. Rider Haggard is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Bradenham^[2]. He was born on June 22, 1856^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on May 14, 1925^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], novelist^[7], screenwriter^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and prose writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,581 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• H. Rider Haggard's place of birth was Bradenham^[2].
• H. Rider Haggard passed away in London^[4].
• H. Rider Haggard was born on June 22, 1856^[3].
• H. Rider Haggard was born on 1856^[12].
• H. Rider Haggard died on May 14, 1925^[5].
• H. Rider Haggard died on 1925^[13].
• Burial took place at Church of St Mary, Ditchingham^[14].
• H. Rider Haggard's father was William Meybohm Rider Haggard^[15].
• H. Rider Haggard's mother was Ella Doveton^[16].
• Among H. Rider Haggard's spouses was Mariana Louisa Margitson^[17].
• A child of H. Rider Haggard was Lilias Rider Haggard^[18].
• A child of H. Rider Haggard was Arthur John Rider Haggard^[19].
• A child of H. Rider Haggard was Agnes Angela Rider Haggard^[20].
• A child of H. Rider Haggard was Sybil Dorothy Rider Haggard^[21].
• H. Rider Haggard held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[22].
• H. Rider Haggard worked as a writer^[6].
• H. Rider Haggard's professions included novelist^[7].
• H. Rider Haggard worked as a screenwriter^[8].
• H. Rider Haggard's professions included science fiction writer^[9].
• H. Rider Haggard worked as a prose writer^[10].
• H. Rider Haggard was educated at Ipswich School^[23].
• A notable work attributed to H. Rider Haggard is King Solomon's Mines^[24].
• A notable work attributed to H. Rider Haggard is She: A History of Adventure^[25].
• H. Rider Haggard received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[26].
• H. Rider Haggard received the Knight Bachelor^[27].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1856-06-22^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1925-05-14^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 946c85ae-a881-4fc2-a601-b5680957b652^[32]

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Origins and Family

Born in Bradenham^[2], H. Rider Haggard… Recorded date of birth include June 22, 1856^[3] and 1856^[12]. His father was William Meybohm Rider Haggard^[15]. His mother was Ella Doveton^[16].

Education

H. Rider Haggard's education included a stint at Ipswich School^[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], novelist^[7], screenwriter^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and prose writer^[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include King Solomon's Mines^[24], a literary work^[33], founded in 1885^[34] and She: A History of Adventure^[25], a literary work^[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[26], a grade of an order^[36], in United Kingdom^[37] and Knight Bachelor^[27], a title of honor^[38], in United Kingdom^[39], founded in 1300^[40].

Personal Life

Among H. Rider Haggard's spouses was Mariana Louisa Margitson^[17]. Children include Lilias Rider Haggard^[18], a writer^[41], 1892–1968^[42], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire^[43]; Arthur John Rider Haggard^[19], 1881–1891^[44]; Agnes Angela Rider Haggard^[20], 1883–1973^[45]; and Sybil Dorothy Rider Haggard^[21], 1884–1946^[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 14, 1925^[5] and 1925^[13]. H. Rider Haggard died in London^[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary, Ditchingham^[14].

Why It Matters

H. Rider Haggard ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,581 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

He has been cited as an influence by J. R. R. Tolkien^[49], a linguist^[50], 1892–1973^[51], of United Kingdom^[52], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[53], specialised in literature^[54]; C. S. Lewis^[55], a writer^[56], 1898–1963^[57], of United Kingdom^[58], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University^[59], specialised in writing^[60]; Graham Greene^[61], a writer^[62], 1904–1991^[63], of United Kingdom^[64], awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize^[65], specialised in novel^[66]; Robert E. Howard^[67], a writer^[68], 1906–1936^[69], of United States^[70], specialised in fantasy^[71]; Emilio Salgari^[72], a journalist^[73], 1862–1911^[74], of Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia^[75], specialised in adventure novel^[76]; and Abraham Grace Merritt^[77], a novelist^[78], 1884–1943^[79], of United States^[80], awarded the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[81].

Works attributed to him include King Solomon's Mines^[82], a literary work^[83], founded in 1885^[84]; She: A History of Adventure^[85]; Ayesha^[86]; Allan Quatermain^[87]; Montezuma's Daughter^[88]; and Cleopatra^[89].

FAQs

Where was H. Rider Haggard born?

H. Rider Haggard was born in Bradenham^[2].

Where did H. Rider Haggard die?

H. Rider Haggard passed away in London^[4].

Who were H. Rider Haggard's parents?

H. Rider Haggard's father was William Meybohm Rider Haggard^[15]. H. Rider Haggard's mother was Ella Doveton^[16].

Who was H. Rider Haggard married to?

H. Rider Haggard's spouses include Mariana Louisa Margitson^[17].

What did H. Rider Haggard do for work?

H. Rider Haggard worked as writer^[6], novelist^[7], screenwriter^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and prose writer^[10].

Where did H. Rider Haggard go to school?

H. Rider Haggard was educated at Ipswich School^[23].

What awards did H. Rider Haggard receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[26] and Knight Bachelor^[27].

Who did H. Rider Haggard influence?

H. Rider Haggard has been cited as an influence by J. R. R. Tolkien^[49], C. S. Lewis^[55], Graham Greene^[61], and Robert E. Howard^[67].