Henry Arthur Blake

12th Governor of Hong Kong (1840–1918)
Person human Q2607896
Henry Arthur Blake
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Henry Arthur Blake

Summary

Henry Arthur Blake is a human[1]. Born in Limerick[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1840[3]. He passed away in Myrtle Grove[4]. He died on February 23, 1918[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry Arthur Blake was born in Limerick[2].
  • Henry Arthur Blake died in Myrtle Grove[4].
  • Henry Arthur Blake was born on January 8, 1840[3].
  • Henry Arthur Blake died on February 23, 1918[5].
  • Henry Arthur Blake's father was Peter Blake[8].
  • Henry Arthur Blake's mother was Jane Lane[9].
  • Henry Arthur Blake was married to Edith Bernal Blake[10].
  • Among Henry Arthur Blake's spouses was Jeannie Irwin[11].
  • A child of Henry Arthur Blake was Olive Blake[12].
  • A child of Henry Arthur Blake was Maurice Blake[13].
  • A child of Henry Arthur Blake was Arthur Blake[14].
  • Henry Arthur Blake held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Henry Arthur Blake worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Arthur Blake held the position of Governor of British Ceylon[16].
  • Henry Arthur Blake held the position of Governor of Jamaica[17].
  • Henry Arthur Blake held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador[18].
  • Henry Arthur Blake held the position of Governor of Hong Kong[19].
  • Henry Arthur Blake held the position of Governor-General of the Bahamas[20].
  • Henry Arthur Blake received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Henry Arthur Blake received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • Henry Arthur Blake received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Henry Arthur Blake received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[24].
  • Henry Arthur Blake was a member of Royal Geographical Society[25].
  • Henry Arthur Blake is recorded as male[26].
  • Henry Arthur Blake's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Arthur Blake's place of birth was Limerick[2]. He was born on January 8, 1840[3]. His father was Peter Blake[8]. His mother was Jane Lane[9].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Arthur Blake's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of British Ceylon[16], a position[28], in British Empire[29], founded in 1795[30]; Governor of Jamaica[17], a position[31], in Jamaica[32]; Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador[18], a position[33], in Canada[34], founded in 1949[35]; Governor of Hong Kong[19], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1843[38]; and Governor-General of the Bahamas[20], a position[39], in The Bahamas[40], founded in 1973[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[24], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Edith Bernal Blake[10], a painter[50], 1846–1926[51], of Ireland[52] and Jeannie Irwin[11]. Children include Olive Blake[12], 1875–1953[53]; Maurice Blake[13]; and Arthur Blake[14], b. 1877[54].

Death and Burial

Henry Arthur Blake died on February 23, 1918[5]. He passed away in Myrtle Grove[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Arthur Blake ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Henry Arthur Blake born?

Henry Arthur Blake's place of birth was Limerick[2].

Where did Henry Arthur Blake die?

Henry Arthur Blake died in Myrtle Grove[4].

Who were Henry Arthur Blake's parents?

Henry Arthur Blake's father was Peter Blake[8]. Henry Arthur Blake's mother was Jane Lane[9].

Who was Henry Arthur Blake married to?

Henry Arthur Blake's spouses include Edith Bernal Blake[10] and Jeannie Irwin[11].

What did Henry Arthur Blake do for work?

Henry Arthur Blake worked as politician[6].

What awards did Henry Arthur Blake receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[24].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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