John Edward Thornycroft

British civil engineer
Person human Q15967965
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John Edward Thornycroft

Summary

John Edward Thornycroft is a human[1]. He was born in Chiswick[2]. He was born on +1872-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1960-11-21T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a civil engineer[5] and engineer[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Chiswick[2], John Edward Thornycroft…
  • John Edward Thornycroft was born on +1872-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Edward Thornycroft died on +1960-11-21T00:00:00Z[4].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's father was John Isaac Thornycroft[7].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's mother was Blanche Coules[8].
  • John Edward Thornycroft was married to Isabel Ward[9].
  • A child of John Edward Thornycroft was Roger Thornycroft[10].
  • A child of John Edward Thornycroft was John Ward Thornycroft[11].
  • John Edward Thornycroft held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • John Edward Thornycroft held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's professions included civil engineer[5].
  • John Edward Thornycroft worked as an engineer[6].
  • John Edward Thornycroft received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • John Edward Thornycroft is recorded as male[15].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/05f9lvz[17].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's National Portrait Gallery is recorded as mp142059[20].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Thornycroft-10[21].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's Grace's Guide ID is recorded as John_Edward_Thornycroft[22].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's Prabook ID is recorded as 2225191[23].
  • John Edward Thornycroft's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p14121.htm#i141202[24].

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Origins and Family

John Edward Thornycroft was born in Chiswick[2]. He was born on +1872-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Isaac Thornycroft[7]. His mother was Blanche Coules[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[5] and engineer[6].

Recognition

John Edward Thornycroft received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].

Personal Life

John Edward Thornycroft was married to Isabel Ward[9]. Children include Roger Thornycroft[10] and John Ward Thornycroft[11].

Death and Burial

John Edward Thornycroft died on +1960-11-21T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was John Edward Thornycroft born?

Born in Chiswick[2], John Edward Thornycroft…

Who were John Edward Thornycroft's parents?

John Edward Thornycroft's father was John Isaac Thornycroft[7]. John Edward Thornycroft's mother was Blanche Coules[8].

Who was John Edward Thornycroft married to?

John Edward Thornycroft's spouses include Isabel Ward[9].

What did John Edward Thornycroft do for work?

John Edward Thornycroft worked as civil engineer[5] and engineer[6].

What awards did John Edward Thornycroft receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

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