Joseph Compton-Rickett

British politician, industrialist, lay preacher and author (1847-1919)
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Summary

Joseph Compton-Rickett was born on February 13, 1847[1], in London[2]. He died on July 30, 1919[3], in Bournemouth[4]. He worked as a writer[5], politician[6], science fiction writer[7], businessperson[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Arthur Compton-Rickett[11], Cordelia Rickett[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
  • Occupation: industrialist[14]
  • Position held: member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20]
  • Educated at: King Edward's School[21]
  • Award received: Knight Bachelor[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Member of political party: Liberal Party[24]
  • Honorific prefix: Sir[25]
  • Given name: Joseph[26]
  • Work location: London[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • Name in native language: Joseph Compton-Rickett[29]
  • Candidacy in election: 1900 United Kingdom general election[30], 1895 United Kingdom general election[31], January 1910 United Kingdom general election[32], December 1910 United Kingdom general election[33], 1906 United Kingdom general election[34], 1918 United Kingdom general election[35]

Why It Matters

Joseph Compton-Rickett is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Compton-Rickett born?

Joseph Compton-Rickett's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Joseph Compton-Rickett die?

Joseph Compton-Rickett died in Bournemouth[4].

What did Joseph Compton-Rickett do for work?

Joseph Compton-Rickett worked as a writer[5], politician[6], science fiction writer[7], businessperson[8], and poet[9].

Where did Joseph Compton-Rickett go to school?

Joseph Compton-Rickett was educated at King Edward's School[21].

What awards did Joseph Compton-Rickett receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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