Marnie Bassett

Australian historian and biographer
Person human Q6772237
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Marnie Bassett

Summary

Marnie Bassett is a human[1]. Born in Melbourne[2], she… she was born on June 30, 1889[3]. She died on February 3, 1980[4]. She worked as a historian[5] and biographer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Melbourne[2], Marnie Bassett…
  • Marnie Bassett was born on June 30, 1889[3].
  • Marnie Bassett died on February 3, 1980[4].
  • Marnie Bassett's father was David Orme Masson[8].
  • Marnie Bassett's mother was Mary Masson[9].
  • Among Marnie Bassett's spouses was Walter Bassett[10].
  • A child of Marnie Bassett was Jenny Loxton Bassett[11].
  • Marnie Bassett held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • Marnie Bassett worked as a historian[5].
  • Marnie Bassett worked as a biographer[6].
  • Marnie Bassett received the Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities[13].
  • Marnie Bassett was a member of Australian Academy of the Humanities[14].
  • Marnie Bassett is recorded as female[15].
  • Marnie Bassett's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Marnie Bassett's archives at is recorded as State Library Victoria[17].
  • Marnie Bassett's family name is recorded as Masson[18].
  • Marnie Bassett's family name is recorded as Bassett[19].
  • Marnie Bassett's given name is recorded as Marnie[20].
  • Marnie Bassett's birth name is recorded as Flora Marjorie Masson[21].
  • Marnie Bassett's sibling is recorded as Irvine Masson[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Melbourne[2], Marnie Bassett… she was born on June 30, 1889[3]. Her father was David Orme Masson[8]. Her mother was Mary Masson[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5] and biographer[6].

Recognition

Marnie Bassett received the Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities[13].

Personal Life

Among Marnie Bassett's spouses was Walter Bassett[10]. A child of her was Jenny Loxton Bassett[11].

Death and Burial

Marnie Bassett died on February 3, 1980[4].

Why It Matters

Marnie Bassett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Marnie Bassett born?

Marnie Bassett was born in Melbourne[2].

Who were Marnie Bassett's parents?

Marnie Bassett's father was David Orme Masson[8]. Marnie Bassett's mother was Mary Masson[9].

Who was Marnie Bassett married to?

Marnie Bassett's spouses include Walter Bassett[10].

What did Marnie Bassett do for work?

Marnie Bassett worked as historian[5] and biographer[6].

What awards did Marnie Bassett receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . humanities.org.au. humanities.org.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . humanities.org.au. humanities.org.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . find.slv.vic.gov.au. Retrieved . find.slv.vic.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Jenny Loxton Bassett
    Geni.com profile id 6000000085572772889
    Archives at State Library Victoria
    People australia id 9448
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