Nancy Cunard

British writer, heiress and political activist (1896–1965)
Person human Q275793
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Nancy Cunard

Summary

Nancy Cunard is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Nevill Holt[2]. She was born on March 10, 1896[3]. She passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She died on March 17, 1965[5]. She worked as a writer[6], poet[7], polo player[8], publisher[9], and journalist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,123 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nancy Cunard's place of birth was Nevill Holt[2].
  • Nancy Cunard passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Nancy Cunard died in Hôpital Cochin[12].
  • Nancy Cunard was born on March 10, 1896[3].
  • Nancy Cunard died on March 17, 1965[5].
  • Nancy Cunard died on March 16, 1965[13].
  • Burial took place at Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[14].
  • Nancy Cunard's father was Sir Bache Edward Cunard, 3rd Bt.[15].
  • Nancy Cunard's mother was Maud Cunard[16].
  • Nancy Cunard was married to Sydney Fairbairn[17].
  • Nancy Cunard held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Nancy Cunard held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Nancy Cunard's professions included writer[6].
  • Nancy Cunard worked as a poet[7].
  • Nancy Cunard's professions included polo player[8].
  • Nancy Cunard worked as a publisher[9].
  • Nancy Cunard worked as a journalist[10].
  • Nancy Cunard's field of work was poetry[20].
  • Nancy Cunard is recorded as female[21].
  • Nancy Cunard's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Nancy Cunard's Commons category is recorded as Nancy Cunard[23].
  • Nancy Cunard's unmarried partner is recorded as Aldous Huxley[24].
  • Nancy Cunard's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[25].
  • Nancy Cunard's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[26].
  • Nancy Cunard's sport is recorded as polo[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nancy Cunard was born in Nevill Holt[2]. She was born on March 10, 1896[3]. Her father was Sir Bache Edward Cunard, 3rd Bt.[15]. Her mother was Maud Cunard[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], polo player[8], publisher[9], and journalist[10]. Nancy Cunard's field of work was poetry[20].

Personal Life

Among Nancy Cunard's spouses was Sydney Fairbairn[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 17, 1965[5] and March 16, 1965[13]. Recorded place of death include 14th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[28], in France[29], founded in 1860[30] and Hôpital Cochin[12], a medical organization[31], in France[32], founded in 1780[33]. Nancy Cunard is buried at Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[14].

Why It Matters

Nancy Cunard ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,123 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Nancy Cunard born?

Nancy Cunard's place of birth was Nevill Holt[2].

Where did Nancy Cunard die?

Nancy Cunard passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Nancy Cunard's parents?

Nancy Cunard's father was Sir Bache Edward Cunard, 3rd Bt.[15]. Nancy Cunard's mother was Maud Cunard[16].

Who was Nancy Cunard married to?

Nancy Cunard's spouses include Sydney Fairbairn[17].

What did Nancy Cunard do for work?

Nancy Cunard worked as writer[6], poet[7], polo player[8], publisher[9], and journalist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation writer, poet, polo player +2
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