Leslie Probyn

British colonial administrator (1862-1938)
Person human Q6531083
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Leslie Probyn

Summary

Leslie Probyn is a human[1]. He was born on February 23, 1862[2]. He passed away in Folkestone[3]. He died on December 17, 1938[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Leslie Probyn passed away in Folkestone[3].
  • Leslie Probyn was born on February 23, 1862[2].
  • Leslie Probyn died on December 17, 1938[4].
  • Leslie Probyn's father was Edmund Probyn[7].
  • Leslie Probyn's mother was Charlotte Seymour Jones[8].
  • Leslie Probyn was married to Emily Davies[9].
  • A child of Leslie Probyn was Dorothy Emily Probyn[10].
  • Leslie Probyn held citizenship in Jamaica[11].
  • Leslie Probyn's professions included politician[5].
  • Leslie Probyn held the position of Governor of Jamaica[12].
  • Leslie Probyn held the position of Attorney-General of Belize[13].
  • Leslie Probyn held the position of Governor of Sierra Leone[14].
  • Leslie Probyn held the position of Governor of Barbados[15].
  • Leslie Probyn was educated at Charterhouse School[16].
  • Leslie Probyn received the knighthood[17].
  • Leslie Probyn is recorded as male[18].
  • Leslie Probyn's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Leslie Probyn's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[20].
  • Leslie Probyn's family name is recorded as Probyn[21].
  • Leslie Probyn's given name is recorded as Leslie[22].

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Origins and Family

Leslie Probyn was born on February 23, 1862[2]. His father was Edmund Probyn[7]. His mother was Charlotte Seymour Jones[8].

Education

Leslie Probyn was educated at Charterhouse School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Leslie Probyn's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include Governor of Jamaica[12], a position[23], in Jamaica[24]; Attorney-General of Belize[13], a position[25], in Belize[26]; Governor of Sierra Leone[14]; and Governor of Barbados[15].

Recognition

Leslie Probyn received the knighthood[17].

Personal Life

Leslie Probyn was married to Emily Davies[9]. A child of him was Dorothy Emily Probyn[10].

Death and Burial

Leslie Probyn died on December 17, 1938[4]. He passed away in Folkestone[3].

Why It Matters

Leslie Probyn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where did Leslie Probyn die?

Leslie Probyn died in Folkestone[3].

Who were Leslie Probyn's parents?

Leslie Probyn's father was Edmund Probyn[7]. Leslie Probyn's mother was Charlotte Seymour Jones[8].

Who was Leslie Probyn married to?

Leslie Probyn's spouses include Emily Davies[9].

What did Leslie Probyn do for work?

Leslie Probyn worked as politician[5].

Where did Leslie Probyn go to school?

Leslie Probyn was educated at Charterhouse School[16].

What awards did Leslie Probyn receive?

Honors received include knighthood[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Emily Davies
    Date of birth +1862-02-23T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship Jamaica
    Position held Governor of Jamaica, Attorney-General of Belize, Governor of Sierra Leone +1
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