Henry Bartle Frere

British colonial Welsh administrator (1815-1884)
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Henry Bartle Frere
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Summary

Henry Bartle Frere is a human[1]. Born in Clydach House[2], he… he was born on March 29, 1815[3]. He passed away in Wimbledon[4]. He died on May 29, 1884[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and botanical collector[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Clydach House[2].
  • Henry Bartle Frere died in Wimbledon[4].
  • Henry Bartle Frere was born on March 29, 1815[3].
  • Henry Bartle Frere died on May 29, 1884[5].
  • Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[9].
  • Henry Bartle Frere's father was Edward Frere[10].
  • Henry Bartle Frere's mother was Frances Mary Anne Greene[11].
  • Among Henry Bartle Frere's spouses was Catherine Arthur[12].
  • A child of Henry Bartle Frere was Mary Frere[13].
  • Henry Bartle Frere held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Henry Bartle Frere's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Bartle Frere's professions included botanical collector[7].
  • Henry Bartle Frere held the position of Commissioners of Sind[15].
  • Henry Bartle Frere held the position of Governor of Bombay[16].
  • Henry Bartle Frere held the position of High Commissioner for Southern Africa[17].
  • Henry Bartle Frere held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[18].
  • Among Henry Bartle Frere's employers was Indian Civil Service[19].
  • Henry Bartle Frere's education included a stint at East India Company College[20].
  • Henry Bartle Frere was educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College[21].
  • Henry Bartle Frere received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Henry Bartle Frere received the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[23].
  • Henry Bartle Frere received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Henry Bartle Frere was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Henry Bartle Frere is recorded as male[26].
  • Henry Bartle Frere's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Bartle Frere was born in Clydach House[2]. He was born on March 29, 1815[3]. His father was Edward Frere[10]. His mother was Frances Mary Anne Greene[11].

Education

Educated at East India Company College[20], an educational institution[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1806[30] and Haileybury and Imperial Service College[21], a boarding school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1862[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and botanical collector[7]. Henry Bartle Frere was employed by Indian Civil Service[19]. Positions held include Commissioners of Sind[15]; Governor of Bombay[16], a position[34], in India[35]; High Commissioner for Southern Africa[17], an office[36], founded in 1847[37]; and President of the Royal Geographical Society[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1815[40]; Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[23]; and Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Personal Life

Henry Bartle Frere was married to Catherine Arthur[12]. A child of him was Mary Frere[13].

Death and Burial

Henry Bartle Frere died on May 29, 1884[5]. He passed away in Wimbledon[4]. He is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Bartle Frere include Mount Bartle Frere[43], a mountain[44], in Australia[45].

Why It Matters

Henry Bartle Frere has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include Mount Bartle Frere[43], a mountain[44], in Australia[45].

FAQs

Where was Henry Bartle Frere born?

Henry Bartle Frere was born in Clydach House[2].

Where did Henry Bartle Frere die?

Henry Bartle Frere died in Wimbledon[4].

Who were Henry Bartle Frere's parents?

Henry Bartle Frere's father was Edward Frere[10]. Henry Bartle Frere's mother was Frances Mary Anne Greene[11].

Who was Henry Bartle Frere married to?

Henry Bartle Frere's spouses include Catherine Arthur[12].

What did Henry Bartle Frere do for work?

Henry Bartle Frere worked as politician[6] and botanical collector[7].

Where did Henry Bartle Frere go to school?

Henry Bartle Frere was educated at East India Company College[20] and Haileybury and Imperial Service College[21].

What awards did Henry Bartle Frere receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22], Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[23], and Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

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  3. [26] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . plants.jstor.org. Retrieved . plants.jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  16. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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