Margaret Greville

British socialite and philanthropist, known for her McEwan bequest of Polesden Lacey
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Margaret Greville

Summary

Margaret Greville is a human[1]. Born in London[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1863[3]. She passed away in Dorking[4]. She died on January 1, 1942[5]. She worked as a socialite[6], philanthropist[7], and art collector[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (291 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Margaret Greville was born in London[2].
  • Margaret Greville passed away in Dorking[4].
  • Margaret Greville was born on January 1, 1863[3].
  • Margaret Greville died on January 1, 1942[5].
  • Margaret Greville died on September 15, 1942[10].
  • Margaret Greville is buried at Polesden Lacey[11].
  • Margaret Greville's father was William McEwan[12].
  • Margaret Greville's mother was Helen Anderson McEwan[13].
  • Among Margaret Greville's spouses was Ronald Greville[14].
  • Margaret Greville worked as a socialite[6].
  • Margaret Greville's professions included philanthropist[7].
  • Margaret Greville worked as an art collector[8].
  • Margaret Greville received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Margaret Greville is recorded as female[16].
  • Margaret Greville's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Margaret Greville's Commons category is recorded as Margaret Greville[18].
  • Margaret Greville's family name is recorded as Greville[19].
  • Margaret Greville's given name is recorded as Margaret[20].
  • Margaret Greville's owner of is recorded as The Artist as Virtuoso at His Easel: Self Portrait, Aged 32[21].
  • Margaret Greville's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[22].
  • Margaret Greville's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Provenance[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Margaret Greville was born in London[2]. She was born on January 1, 1863[3]. Her father was William McEwan[12]. Her mother was Helen Anderson McEwan[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include socialite[6], philanthropist[7], and art collector[8].

Recognition

Margaret Greville received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

Personal Life

Among Margaret Greville's spouses was Ronald Greville[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1942[5] and September 15, 1942[10]. Margaret Greville died in Dorking[4]. Burial took place at Polesden Lacey[11].

Why It Matters

Margaret Greville ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (291 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Margaret Greville born?

Margaret Greville was born in London[2].

Where did Margaret Greville die?

Margaret Greville passed away in Dorking[4].

Who were Margaret Greville's parents?

Margaret Greville's father was William McEwan[12]. Margaret Greville's mother was Helen Anderson McEwan[13].

Who was Margaret Greville married to?

Margaret Greville's spouses include Ronald Greville[14].

What did Margaret Greville do for work?

Margaret Greville worked as socialite[6], philanthropist[7], and art collector[8].

What awards did Margaret Greville receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Dorking
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    Bnb person id (obsolete) GrevilleMargaret1863-1942
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