John Roland Abbey

Book collector, High Sheriff
Person human Q6255470
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John Roland Abbey

Summary

John Roland Abbey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brighton[2]. He was born on November 23, 1894[3]. He died on December 24, 1969[4]. He worked as an art collector[5] and bibliophile[6].

Key Facts

  • John Roland Abbey was born in Brighton[2].
  • John Roland Abbey was born on November 23, 1894[3].
  • John Roland Abbey died on December 24, 1969[4].
  • John Roland Abbey died on 1969[7].
  • John Roland Abbey's father was William Henry Abbey[8].
  • Among John Roland Abbey's spouses was Lady Ursula Cairns[9].
  • A child of John Roland Abbey was Juliet Abbey[10].
  • John Roland Abbey's professions included art collector[5].
  • John Roland Abbey worked as a bibliophile[6].
  • John Roland Abbey held the position of High Sheriff of Sussex[11].
  • John Roland Abbey was educated at Windlesham House School[12].
  • John Roland Abbey is recorded as male[13].
  • John Roland Abbey's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Roland Abbey's residence is recorded as Storrington[15].
  • John Roland Abbey's family name is recorded as Abbey[16].
  • John Roland Abbey's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Roland Abbey's given name is recorded as Roland[18].
  • John Roland Abbey's described by source is recorded as Oxford Companion to the Book (First Edition)[19].
  • John Roland Abbey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • John Roland Abbey's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Craft[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John Roland Abbey was born in Brighton[2]. He was born on November 23, 1894[3]. His father was William Henry Abbey[8].

Education

John Roland Abbey was educated at Windlesham House School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[5] and bibliophile[6]. John Roland Abbey held the position of High Sheriff of Sussex[11].

Personal Life

Among John Roland Abbey's spouses was Lady Ursula Cairns[9]. A child of him was Juliet Abbey[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 24, 1969[4] and 1969[7].

FAQs

Where was John Roland Abbey born?

John Roland Abbey was born in Brighton[2].

Who were John Roland Abbey's parents?

John Roland Abbey's father was William Henry Abbey[8].

Who was John Roland Abbey married to?

John Roland Abbey's spouses include Lady Ursula Cairns[9].

What did John Roland Abbey do for work?

John Roland Abbey worked as art collector[5] and bibliophile[6].

Where did John Roland Abbey go to school?

John Roland Abbey was educated at Windlesham House School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The London Gazette 36998. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 18d ago · Spinster300 · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National virtual library of india id 879334
    Ex-libris Abbey bookplate.jpg
    Union list of artist names id 500312983
    Place of birth Brighton
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