Launcelot Fleming

British geologist, explorer and bishop (1906-1990)
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Launcelot Fleming

Summary

Launcelot Fleming is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on August 7, 1906[3]. He passed away in Sherborne[4]. He died on July 30, 1990[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], geologist[7], and Anglican priest[8].

Key Facts

  • Launcelot Fleming was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Launcelot Fleming passed away in Sherborne[4].
  • Launcelot Fleming was born on August 7, 1906[3].
  • Launcelot Fleming died on July 30, 1990[5].
  • Burial took place at Norwich Cathedral[9].
  • Launcelot Fleming's father was Robert Alexander Fleming[10].
  • Launcelot Fleming's mother was Eleanor Mary Holland[11].
  • Launcelot Fleming held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Launcelot Fleming worked as an explorer[6].
  • Launcelot Fleming's professions included geologist[7].
  • Launcelot Fleming's professions included Anglican priest[8].
  • Launcelot Fleming held the position of Anglican Bishop of Norwich[13].
  • Launcelot Fleming held the position of Bishop of Portsmouth[14].
  • Launcelot Fleming held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].
  • Launcelot Fleming held the position of Dean of Windsor[16].
  • Among Launcelot Fleming's employers was Scott Polar Research Institute[17].
  • Launcelot Fleming was educated at Rugby School[18].
  • Launcelot Fleming was educated at Trinity Hall[19].
  • Launcelot Fleming's education included a stint at Stubbington House School[20].
  • Launcelot Fleming's education included a stint at Westcott House[21].
  • Launcelot Fleming received the Polar Medal[22].
  • Launcelot Fleming's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[23].
  • Launcelot Fleming is recorded as male[24].
  • Launcelot Fleming's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Launcelot Fleming's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Launcelot Fleming was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on August 7, 1906[3]. His father was Robert Alexander Fleming[10]. His mother was Eleanor Mary Holland[11].

Education

Educated at Rugby School[18], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1567[29], headquartered in Rugby[30]; Trinity Hall[19], a university building[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1350[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; Stubbington House School[20], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1841[37]; and Westcott House[21], a seminary[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1881[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], geologist[7], and Anglican priest[8]. Among Launcelot Fleming's employers was Scott Polar Research Institute[17]. Positions held include Anglican Bishop of Norwich[13], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1558[43]; Bishop of Portsmouth[14], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1927[46]; member of the House of Lords[15], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1801[49]; and Dean of Windsor[16], a position[50], founded in 1348[51].

Recognition

Launcelot Fleming received the Polar Medal[22].

Personal Life

Launcelot Fleming's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[23].

Death and Burial

Launcelot Fleming died on July 30, 1990[5]. He died in Sherborne[4]. Burial took place at Norwich Cathedral[9].

FAQs

Where was Launcelot Fleming born?

Launcelot Fleming's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Launcelot Fleming die?

Launcelot Fleming died in Sherborne[4].

Who were Launcelot Fleming's parents?

Launcelot Fleming's father was Robert Alexander Fleming[10]. Launcelot Fleming's mother was Eleanor Mary Holland[11].

What did Launcelot Fleming do for work?

Launcelot Fleming worked as explorer[6], geologist[7], and Anglican priest[8].

Where did Launcelot Fleming go to school?

Launcelot Fleming was educated at Rugby School[18], Trinity Hall[19], Stubbington House School[20], and Westcott House[21].

What awards did Launcelot Fleming receive?

Honors received include Polar Medal[22].

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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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