John Charles Molteno

South African politician (1814-1886), first Prime minister of the Cape Colony
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John Charles Molteno

Summary

John Charles Molteno is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 5, 1814[3]. He passed away in Cape Town[4]. He died on September 1, 1886[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Charles Molteno's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Charles Molteno died in Cape Town[4].
  • John Charles Molteno was born on June 5, 1814[3].
  • John Charles Molteno died on September 1, 1886[5].
  • John Charles Molteno's father was John Molteno[9].
  • John Charles Molteno's mother was Caroline Bower[10].
  • John Charles Molteno was married to Maria Hewitson[11].
  • Among John Charles Molteno's spouses was Elizabeth Maria Jarvis[12].
  • John Charles Molteno was married to Sobella Maria Blenkins[13].
  • A child of John Charles Molteno was Percy Molteno[14].
  • A child of John Charles Molteno was Molteno Brothers[15].
  • A child of John Charles Molteno was Vincent Barkly Molteno[16].
  • A child of John Charles Molteno was Percy Alport Molteno[17].
  • A child of John Charles Molteno was John Charles Molteno[18].
  • A child of John Charles Molteno was Sir James Tennant Molteno[19].
  • John Charles Molteno held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • John Charles Molteno worked as a businessperson[6].
  • John Charles Molteno worked as a politician[7].
  • John Charles Molteno held the position of member of the Parliament of the Cape of Good Hope[21].
  • John Charles Molteno held the position of Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[22].
  • John Charles Molteno held the position of Member of the 1st Parliament of the Cape Colony[23].
  • John Charles Molteno was educated at University College London[24].
  • John Charles Molteno received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].
  • John Charles Molteno is recorded as male[26].
  • John Charles Molteno's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

John Charles Molteno's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 5, 1814[3]. His father was John Molteno[9]. His mother was Caroline Bower[10].

Education

John Charles Molteno was educated at University College London[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of the Cape of Good Hope[21]; Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[22], a public office[28], founded in 1872[29]; and Member of the 1st Parliament of the Cape Colony[23].

Recognition

John Charles Molteno received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Hewitson[11], Elizabeth Maria Jarvis[12], and Sobella Maria Blenkins[13]. Children include Percy Molteno[14], a politician[30], 1861–1937[31], of United Kingdom[32]; Molteno Brothers[15], a sibling group[33]; Vincent Barkly Molteno[16], a naval officer[34], 1872–1952[35], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[36]; Percy Alport Molteno[17]; John Charles Molteno[18]; and Sir James Tennant Molteno[19]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[37].

Death and Burial

John Charles Molteno died on September 1, 1886[5]. He passed away in Cape Town[4].

Why It Matters

John Charles Molteno ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was John Charles Molteno born?

John Charles Molteno was born in London[2].

Where did John Charles Molteno die?

John Charles Molteno passed away in Cape Town[4].

Who were John Charles Molteno's parents?

John Charles Molteno's father was John Molteno[9]. John Charles Molteno's mother was Caroline Bower[10].

Who was John Charles Molteno married to?

John Charles Molteno's spouses include Maria Hewitson[11], Elizabeth Maria Jarvis[12], and Sobella Maria Blenkins[13].

What did John Charles Molteno do for work?

John Charles Molteno worked as businessperson[6] and politician[7].

Where did John Charles Molteno go to school?

John Charles Molteno was educated at University College London[24].

What awards did John Charles Molteno receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [37] . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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