Marion Crawford

UK royal governess (1909-1988)
Person human Q4943587
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Marion Crawford

Summary

Marion Crawford is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Dunfermline[2]. She was born on June 5, 1909[3]. She died in Aberdeen[4]. She died on February 11, 1988[5]. She worked as a governess[6], biographer[7], writer[8], and educator[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (501 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Marion Crawford was born in Dunfermline[2].
  • Marion Crawford passed away in Aberdeen[4].
  • Marion Crawford was born on June 5, 1909[3].
  • Marion Crawford died on February 11, 1988[5].
  • Marion Crawford held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Marion Crawford held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Marion Crawford worked as a governess[6].
  • Marion Crawford worked as a biographer[7].
  • Marion Crawford worked as a writer[8].
  • Marion Crawford's professions included educator[9].
  • Marion Crawford's field of work was child care[13].
  • Marion Crawford's field of work was royal house[14].
  • Marion Crawford's field of work was education[15].
  • Among Marion Crawford's employers was University of Edinburgh[16].
  • Marion Crawford was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • A notable student of Marion Crawford was Elizabeth II[18].
  • A notable student of Marion Crawford was Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon[19].
  • Marion Crawford received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Marion Crawford is recorded as female[21].
  • Marion Crawford's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Marion Crawford's family name is recorded as Crawford[23].
  • Marion Crawford's given name is recorded as Marion[24].
  • Marion Crawford's work location is recorded as Scotland[25].
  • Marion Crawford's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Marion Crawford's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Marion Crawford'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dunfermline[2], Marion Crawford… she was born on June 5, 1909[3].

Education

Marion Crawford's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include governess[6], biographer[7], writer[8], and educator[9]. Fields of work include child care[13]; royal house[14]; and education[15], a branch of science[28]. Marion Crawford was employed by University of Edinburgh[16]. Notable students include Elizabeth II[18], a monarch[29], 1926–2022[30], of United Kingdom[31], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[32] and Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon[19], an aristocrat[33], 1930–2002[34], of United Kingdom[35], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[36].

Recognition

Marion Crawford received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20].

Death and Burial

Marion Crawford died on February 11, 1988[5]. She died in Aberdeen[4].

Why It Matters

Marion Crawford ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (501 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was Marion Crawford born?

Marion Crawford was born in Dunfermline[2].

Where did Marion Crawford die?

Marion Crawford died in Aberdeen[4].

What did Marion Crawford do for work?

Marion Crawford worked as governess[6], biographer[7], writer[8], and educator[9].

Where did Marion Crawford go to school?

Marion Crawford was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].

What awards did Marion Crawford receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Marion
    Field of work child care, royal house, education
    Family name Crawford
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