Nancy Mitford

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Nancy Mitford
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Nancy Mitford

Summary

Nancy Mitford is a human[1]. She was born in London[2]. She was born on November 28, 1904[3]. She passed away in Versailles[4]. She died on June 30, 1973[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], and journalist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,459 views/month, #5,927 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Nancy Mitford…
  • Nancy Mitford's place of birth was 1 and 3, Graham Terrace Sw1[12].
  • Nancy Mitford died in Versailles[4].
  • Nancy Mitford was born on November 28, 1904[3].
  • Nancy Mitford died on June 30, 1973[5].
  • Nancy Mitford died on January 1, 1973[13].
  • Nancy Mitford is buried at Church of St Mary, Swinbrook[14].
  • Nancy Mitford's father was David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale[15].
  • Nancy Mitford's mother was Sydney Bowles[16].
  • Nancy Mitford was married to Peter Rodd[17].
  • Nancy Mitford held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Nancy Mitford's professions included writer[6].
  • Nancy Mitford's professions included novelist[7].
  • Nancy Mitford's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Nancy Mitford worked as a biographer[9].
  • Nancy Mitford's professions included journalist[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Nancy Mitford is The Pursuit of Love[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Nancy Mitford is Noblesse Oblige[20].
  • Nancy Mitford received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Nancy Mitford received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Nancy Mitford is recorded as female[23].
  • Nancy Mitford's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Nancy Mitford's family is recorded as House of Mitford[25].
  • Nancy Mitford is part of Bright Young Things[26].
  • Nancy Mitford is part of Mitford sisters[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and 1 and 3, Graham Terrace Sw1[12], a building[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Nancy Mitford was born on November 28, 1904[3]. Her father was David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale[15]. Her mother was Sydney Bowles[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], and journalist[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Pursuit of Love[19], a written work[33] and Noblesse Oblige[20], a literary work[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[37], in France[38].

Personal Life

Among Nancy Mitford's spouses was Peter Rodd[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 30, 1973[5] and January 1, 1973[13]. Nancy Mitford passed away in Versailles[4]. The cause of death was cancer[39]. She is buried at Church of St Mary, Swinbrook[14].

Why It Matters

Nancy Mitford ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,459 views/month, #5,927 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Nancy Mitford born?

Nancy Mitford's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Nancy Mitford die?

Nancy Mitford died in Versailles[4].

Who were Nancy Mitford's parents?

Nancy Mitford's father was David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale[15]. Nancy Mitford's mother was Sydney Bowles[16].

Who was Nancy Mitford married to?

Nancy Mitford's spouses include Peter Rodd[17].

What did Nancy Mitford do for work?

Nancy Mitford worked as writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], and journalist[10].

What awards did Nancy Mitford receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Q75653886. Retrieved . kindred.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [39] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . 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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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