Hugh Beaver

British engineer and businessman (1890–1967)
Person human Q3142224
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Hugh Beaver

Summary

Hugh Beaver is a human[1]. His place of birth was Johannesburg[2]. He was born on May 4, 1890[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 16, 1967[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], statistician[7], businessperson[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Beaver was born in Johannesburg[2].
  • Hugh Beaver passed away in London[4].
  • Hugh Beaver was born on May 4, 1890[3].
  • Hugh Beaver died on January 16, 1967[5].
  • Hugh Beaver's father was Hugh Edward Campbell Beaver[11].
  • Hugh Beaver's mother was Cerise Eyre[12].
  • Hugh Beaver was married to Jean Atwood Beaver[13].
  • A child of Hugh Beaver was Jean Rae Beaver[14].
  • A child of Hugh Beaver was Cerise Eyre Campbell Beaver[15].
  • Hugh Beaver held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Hugh Beaver held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Hugh Beaver worked as an engineer[6].
  • Hugh Beaver's professions included statistician[7].
  • Hugh Beaver's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Hugh Beaver worked as a writer[9].
  • Hugh Beaver held the position of president of the Royal Statistical Society[18].
  • Hugh Beaver's education included a stint at Wellington College[19].
  • Hugh Beaver received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Hugh Beaver received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Hugh Beaver was a member of Royal Statistical Society[22].
  • Hugh Beaver is recorded as male[23].
  • Hugh Beaver's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hugh Beaver's family name is recorded as Beaver[25].
  • Hugh Beaver's given name is recorded as Hugh[26].
  • Hugh Beaver's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Beaver was born in Johannesburg[2]. He was born on May 4, 1890[3]. His father was Hugh Edward Campbell Beaver[11]. His mother was Cerise Eyre[12].

Education

Hugh Beaver's education included a stint at Wellington College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], statistician[7], businessperson[8], and writer[9]. Hugh Beaver held the position of president of the Royal Statistical Society[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32].

Personal Life

Hugh Beaver was married to Jean Atwood Beaver[13]. Children include Jean Rae Beaver[14] and Cerise Eyre Campbell Beaver[15].

Death and Burial

Hugh Beaver died on January 16, 1967[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Beaver ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Beaver born?

Hugh Beaver was born in Johannesburg[2].

Where did Hugh Beaver die?

Hugh Beaver passed away in London[4].

Who were Hugh Beaver's parents?

Hugh Beaver's father was Hugh Edward Campbell Beaver[11]. Hugh Beaver's mother was Cerise Eyre[12].

Who was Hugh Beaver married to?

Hugh Beaver's spouses include Jean Atwood Beaver[13].

What did Hugh Beaver do for work?

Hugh Beaver worked as engineer[6], statistician[7], businessperson[8], and writer[9].

Where did Hugh Beaver go to school?

Hugh Beaver was educated at Wellington College[19].

What awards did Hugh Beaver receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20] and Knight Bachelor[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Wellington College
    Place of birth Johannesburg
    Child Jean Rae Beaver, Cerise Eyre Campbell Beaver
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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