James Pope-Hennessy

CVO (20 November 1916 – 25 January 1974), British biographer and travel writer.
Person human Q10860738
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James Pope-Hennessy

Summary

James Pope-Hennessy is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on November 20, 1916[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 25, 1974[5]. He worked as a non-fiction writer[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Pope-Hennessy's place of birth was London[2].
  • James Pope-Hennessy passed away in London[4].
  • James Pope-Hennessy was born on November 20, 1916[3].
  • James Pope-Hennessy died on January 25, 1974[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's father was Richard Pope-Hennessy[12].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's mother was Una Pope-Hennessy[13].
  • James Pope-Hennessy held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • James Pope-Hennessy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • James Pope-Hennessy worked as a non-fiction writer[6].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's professions included writer[7].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's professions included journalist[8].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's professions included biographer[9].
  • James Pope-Hennessy was educated at Downside School[16].
  • A notable work attributed to James Pope-Hennessy is Q87561919[17].
  • A notable work attributed to James Pope-Hennessy is Queen Mary (book)[18].
  • James Pope-Hennessy is recorded as male[19].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's family name is recorded as Pope-Hennessy[21].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's family name is recorded as Q16870703[22].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's manner of death is recorded as homicide[24].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • James Pope-Hennessy's sibling is recorded as John Pope-Hennessy[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Pope-Hennessy's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 20, 1916[3]. His father was Richard Pope-Hennessy[12]. His mother was Una Pope-Hennessy[13].

Education

James Pope-Hennessy's education included a stint at Downside School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include non-fiction writer[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and biographer[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q87561919[17] and Queen Mary (book)[18], a literary work[27].

Death and Burial

James Pope-Hennessy died on January 25, 1974[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

James Pope-Hennessy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was James Pope-Hennessy born?

James Pope-Hennessy was born in London[2].

Where did James Pope-Hennessy die?

James Pope-Hennessy passed away in London[4].

Who were James Pope-Hennessy's parents?

James Pope-Hennessy's father was Richard Pope-Hennessy[12]. James Pope-Hennessy's mother was Una Pope-Hennessy[13].

What did James Pope-Hennessy do for work?

James Pope-Hennessy worked as non-fiction writer[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and biographer[9].

Where did James Pope-Hennessy go to school?

James Pope-Hennessy was educated at Downside School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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