John William Fortescue

Summary

John William Fortescue is a human^[1]. He was born on December 28, 1859^[2]. He died on October 22, 1933^[3]. He worked as a historian^[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).^[5]

Key Facts

• John William Fortescue was born on December 28, 1859^[2].
• John William Fortescue died on October 22, 1933^[3].
• John William Fortescue's father was Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue^[6].
• John William Fortescue's mother was Georgiana Dawson-Damer^[7].
• Among John William Fortescue's spouses was Winifred Beech^[8].
• John William Fortescue held citizenship in United Kingdom^[9].
• John William Fortescue held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[10].
• John William Fortescue worked as a historian^[4].
• John William Fortescue's education included a stint at Harrow School^[11].
• John William Fortescue's education included a stint at Trinity College^[12].
• John William Fortescue received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[13].
• John William Fortescue received the Fellow of the Royal Historical Society^[14].
• John William Fortescue received the Member of the Royal Victorian Order^[15].
• John William Fortescue was a member of Royal Historical Society^[16].
• John William Fortescue is recorded as male^[17].
• John William Fortescue's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• John William Fortescue's Commons category is recorded as John William Fortescue^[19].
• John William Fortescue's military, police or special rank is recorded as major^[20].
• John William Fortescue's residence is recorded as Admiral's House^[21].
• John William Fortescue's family name is recorded as Fortescue^[22].
• John William Fortescue's given name is recorded as John^[23].
• John William Fortescue's given name is recorded as William^[24].
• John William Fortescue's described by source is recorded as The Times^[25].
• John William Fortescue's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[26].
• John William Fortescue's Commons Creator page is recorded as John William Fortescue^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John William Fortescue was born on December 28, 1859^[2]. His father was Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue^[6]. His mother was Georgiana Dawson-Damer^[7].

Education

Educated at Harrow School^[11], a public school^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1572^[30] and Trinity College^[12], a college of the University of Cambridge^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1546^[33], headquartered in Cambridge^[34].

Career and Affiliations

John William Fortescue worked as a historian^[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[13], a knighthood^[35], in United Kingdom^[36]; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society^[14], a fellowship award^[37]; and Member of the Royal Victorian Order^[15], a grade of an order^[38], in United Kingdom^[39].

Personal Life

John William Fortescue was married to Winifred Beech^[8].

Death and Burial

John William Fortescue died on October 22, 1933^[3].

Why It Matters

John William Fortescue ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).^[5] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

FAQs

Who were John William Fortescue's parents?

John William Fortescue's father was Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue^[6]. John William Fortescue's mother was Georgiana Dawson-Damer^[7].

Who was John William Fortescue married to?

John William Fortescue's spouses include Winifred Beech^[8].

What did John William Fortescue do for work?

John William Fortescue worked as historian^[4].

Where did John William Fortescue go to school?

John William Fortescue was educated at Harrow School^[11] and Trinity College^[12].

What awards did John William Fortescue receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[13], Fellow of the Royal Historical Society^[14], and Member of the Royal Victorian Order^[15].