Herbert Purey Cust

Royal Navy officer and Hydrographer of the Navy
Person human Q18917210
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Herbert Purey Cust

Summary

Herbert Purey Cust is a human[1]. He was born on +1857-02-26T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1938-11-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a naval officer[4].

Key Facts

  • Herbert Purey Cust was born on +1857-02-26T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Herbert Purey Cust died on +1938-11-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's father was Arthur Purey-Cust[5].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's mother was Lady Emma Bligh[6].
  • Herbert Purey Cust was married to Alice Ella Hepburn[7].
  • A child of Herbert Purey Cust was Arthur John Purey-Cust[8].
  • A child of Herbert Purey Cust was Marjorie Purey-Cust[9].
  • Herbert Purey Cust held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Herbert Purey Cust worked as a naval officer[4].
  • Herbert Purey Cust held the position of Hydrographer of the Navy[11].
  • Herbert Purey Cust received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[12].
  • Herbert Purey Cust received the Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[13].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's image is recorded as Herbert Purey-Cust Day 1967 (cropped).jpg[14].
  • Herbert Purey Cust is recorded as male[15].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's ISNI is recorded as 0000000383384021[17].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 269251144[18].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[19].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as nb2008005606[20].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's Commons category is recorded as Herbert Purey Cust[21].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[22].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[23].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[24].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[25].
  • Herbert Purey Cust's family name is recorded as Purey-Cust[26].

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Origins and Family

Herbert Purey Cust was born on +1857-02-26T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Arthur Purey-Cust[5]. His mother was Lady Emma Bligh[6].

Career and Affiliations

Herbert Purey Cust worked as a naval officer[4]. He held the position of Hydrographer of the Navy[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[12], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1815[29] and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[13], a fellowship award[30].

Personal Life

Among Herbert Purey Cust's spouses was Alice Ella Hepburn[7]. Children include Arthur John Purey-Cust[8] and Marjorie Purey-Cust[9], 1905–1995[31].

Death and Burial

Herbert Purey Cust died on +1938-11-11T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Herbert Purey Cust's parents?

Herbert Purey Cust's father was Arthur Purey-Cust[5]. Herbert Purey Cust's mother was Lady Emma Bligh[6].

Who was Herbert Purey Cust married to?

Herbert Purey Cust's spouses include Alice Ella Hepburn[7].

What did Herbert Purey Cust do for work?

Herbert Purey Cust worked as naval officer[4].

What awards did Herbert Purey Cust receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[12] and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The Admiralty Hydrographic Service, 1795-1919 (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Admiralty Hydrographic Service, 1795-1919 (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . ras.ac.uk. ras.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . The Admiralty Hydrographic Service, 1795-1919 (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . 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.

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