Humphry Rolleston

British baronet and physician (1862–1944)
Person human Q5941768
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Humphry Rolleston

Summary

Humphry Rolleston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oxford[2]. He was born on June 21, 1862[3]. He died in Haslemere[4]. He died on September 23, 1944[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oxford[2], Humphry Rolleston…
  • Humphry Rolleston died in Haslemere[4].
  • Humphry Rolleston was born on June 21, 1862[3].
  • Humphry Rolleston died on September 23, 1944[5].
  • Humphry Rolleston died on September 24, 1944[8].
  • Humphry Rolleston's father was George Rolleston[9].
  • Humphry Rolleston's mother was Grace Davy[10].
  • Humphry Rolleston was married to Lisette Ogilvy[11].
  • A child of Humphry Rolleston was Francis Lancelot Rolleston[12].
  • A child of Humphry Rolleston was Ian Humphry Rolleston[13].
  • Humphry Rolleston held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Humphry Rolleston held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Humphry Rolleston worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Humphry Rolleston held the position of President of the Royal College of Physicians[16].
  • Among Humphry Rolleston's employers was University of Cambridge[17].
  • Humphry Rolleston's education included a stint at St John's College[18].
  • Humphry Rolleston's education included a stint at Marlborough College[19].
  • Humphry Rolleston received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Humphry Rolleston received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21].
  • Humphry Rolleston received the Goulstonian Lectures[22].
  • Humphry Rolleston received the honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[23].
  • Humphry Rolleston received the Harveian Oration[24].
  • Humphry Rolleston received the honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons[25].
  • Humphry Rolleston is recorded as male[26].
  • Humphry Rolleston's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Humphry Rolleston was born in Oxford[2]. He was born on June 21, 1862[3]. His father was George Rolleston[9]. His mother was Grace Davy[10].

Education

Educated at St John's College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1511[30] and Marlborough College[19], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1843[33].

Career and Affiliations

Humphry Rolleston's professions included naval officer[6]. Among his employers was University of Cambridge[17]. He held the position of President of the Royal College of Physicians[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1815[36]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Goulstonian Lectures[22], an award[39]; honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[23], an award[40], in France[41]; Harveian Oration[24], an award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1656[44]; and honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons[25].

Personal Life

Among Humphry Rolleston's spouses was Lisette Ogilvy[11]. Children include Francis Lancelot Rolleston[12] and Ian Humphry Rolleston[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 23, 1944[5] and September 24, 1944[8]. Humphry Rolleston died in Haslemere[4].

Why It Matters

Humphry Rolleston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Humphry Rolleston born?

Humphry Rolleston's place of birth was Oxford[2].

Where did Humphry Rolleston die?

Humphry Rolleston died in Haslemere[4].

Who were Humphry Rolleston's parents?

Humphry Rolleston's father was George Rolleston[9]. Humphry Rolleston's mother was Grace Davy[10].

Who was Humphry Rolleston married to?

Humphry Rolleston's spouses include Lisette Ogilvy[11].

What did Humphry Rolleston do for work?

Humphry Rolleston worked as naval officer[6].

Where did Humphry Rolleston go to school?

Humphry Rolleston was educated at St John's College[18] and Marlborough College[19].

What awards did Humphry Rolleston receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], Goulstonian Lectures[22], and honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . gallica.bnf.fr. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . history.rcplondon.ac.uk. history.rcplondon.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . The Peerage. 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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer University of Cambridge
    Honorific prefix Sir
    Conflict
    Sibling John Davy Rolleston
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