James William Best

(1882-1960)
Person human Q75871805
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James William Best

Summary

James William Best is a human[1]. He was born on May 3, 1882[2]. He died on July 16, 1960[3].

Key Facts

  • James William Best was born on May 3, 1882[2].
  • James William Best died on July 16, 1960[3].
  • James William Best's father was George Best, 5th Baron Wynford[4].
  • James William Best's mother was Edith Anne Marsh[5].
  • James William Best was married to Florence Mary Bernarda Lees[6].
  • A child of James William Best was Thomas William Best[7].
  • A child of James William Best was Alice Mary Best[8].
  • A child of James William Best was Helen Margaret Best[9].
  • A child of James William Best was Giles Best[10].
  • A child of James William Best was Samuel James Best[11].
  • A child of James William Best was Henry Nicholas Best[12].
  • James William Best is recorded as male[13].
  • James William Best's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • James William Best's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[15].
  • James William Best's family name is recorded as Best[16].
  • James William Best's given name is recorded as James[17].

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Origins and Family

James William Best was born on May 3, 1882[2]. His father was George Best, 5th Baron Wynford[4]. His mother was Edith Anne Marsh[5].

Personal Life

Among James William Best's spouses was Florence Mary Bernarda Lees[6]. Children include Thomas William Best[7], 1915–1984[18]; Alice Mary Best[8], 1919–2016[19]; Helen Margaret Best[9]; Giles Best[10], a judge[20], 1925–1997[21], of United Kingdom[22]; Samuel James Best[11], 1927–1974[23]; and Henry Nicholas Best[12], b. 1930[24], of United Kingdom[25].

Death and Burial

James William Best died on July 16, 1960[3].

FAQs

Who were James William Best's parents?

James William Best's father was George Best, 5th Baron Wynford[4]. James William Best's mother was Edith Anne Marsh[5].

Who was James William Best married to?

James William Best's spouses include Florence Mary Bernarda Lees[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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