Madge Kendal

British actor and theatre manager (1848–1935)
Person human Q6727190
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Madge Kendal

Summary

Madge Kendal is a human[1]. Born in Grimsby[2], she… she was born on March 15, 1848[3]. She died in Chorleywood[4]. She died on September 14, 1935[5]. She worked as an actor[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (455 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Grimsby[2], Madge Kendal…
  • Madge Kendal passed away in Chorleywood[4].
  • Madge Kendal was born on March 15, 1848[3].
  • Madge Kendal was born on March 15, 1849[8].
  • Madge Kendal died on September 14, 1935[5].
  • Madge Kendal is buried at East Finchley Cemetery[9].
  • Madge Kendal's father was William Shaftoe Robertson[10].
  • Madge Kendal was married to William Hunter Kendal[11].
  • A child of Madge Kendal was Bruce William Grimston[12].
  • A child of Madge Kendal was Margaret Catherine Grimston[13].
  • A child of Madge Kendal was Hugh Torrington Grimston[14].
  • A child of Madge Kendal was Ethel Muriel Grimston[15].
  • A child of Madge Kendal was Harold Robertson Grimston[16].
  • A child of Madge Kendal was Dorothy May Grimston[17].
  • Madge Kendal held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Madge Kendal held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Madge Kendal's professions included actor[6].
  • Madge Kendal received the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Madge Kendal received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Madge Kendal is recorded as female[22].
  • Madge Kendal's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Madge Kendal's Commons category is recorded as Madge Robertson[24].
  • Madge Kendal's family name is recorded as Robertson[25].
  • Madge Kendal's family name is recorded as Roberts[26].
  • Madge Kendal's given name is recorded as Madge[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Madge Kendal's place of birth was Grimsby[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 15, 1848[3] and March 15, 1849[8]. Her father was William Shaftoe Robertson[10].

Career and Affiliations

Madge Kendal worked as an actor[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Personal Life

Madge Kendal was married to William Hunter Kendal[11]. Children include Bruce William Grimston[12]; Margaret Catherine Grimston[13], 1871–1902[32]; Hugh Torrington Grimston[14]; Ethel Muriel Grimston[15]; Harold Robertson Grimston[16]; and Dorothy May Grimston[17].

Death and Burial

Madge Kendal died on September 14, 1935[5]. She passed away in Chorleywood[4]. Burial took place at East Finchley Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Madge Kendal ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (455 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[7] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Madge Kendal born?

Madge Kendal was born in Grimsby[2].

Where did Madge Kendal die?

Madge Kendal passed away in Chorleywood[4].

Who were Madge Kendal's parents?

Madge Kendal's father was William Shaftoe Robertson[10].

Who was Madge Kendal married to?

Madge Kendal's spouses include William Hunter Kendal[11].

What did Madge Kendal do for work?

Madge Kendal worked as actor[6].

What awards did Madge Kendal receive?

Honors received include Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[20] and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . FemBio database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . FemBio database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . FemBio database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Chorleywood
    Number of children {'amount': '+5'}
    Award received
    Child Bruce William Grimston, Margaret Catherine Grimston, Hugh Torrington Grimston +3
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