Prince Henry of Battenberg

husband of Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom (1858-1896)
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Prince Henry of Battenberg
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Prince Henry of Battenberg

Summary

Prince Henry of Battenberg is a human[1]. Born in Milan[2], he… he was born on October 5, 1858[3]. He passed away in Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate[4]. He died on January 20, 1896[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Milan[2], Prince Henry of Battenberg…
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg died in Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate[4].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg was born on October 5, 1858[3].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg died on January 20, 1896[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Mildred's Church, Whippingham[9].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg's father was Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine[10].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg's mother was Julia, Princess of Battenberg[11].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg was married to Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom[12].
  • A child of Prince Henry of Battenberg was Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg[13].
  • A child of Prince Henry of Battenberg was Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke[14].
  • A child of Prince Henry of Battenberg was Prince Maurice of Battenberg[15].
  • A child of Prince Henry of Battenberg was Lord Leopold Mountbatten[16].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[17].
  • German was Prince Henry of Battenberg's native language[18].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg's professions included politician[6].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg's professions included aristocrat[7].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg received the Order of the Garter[20].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg received the Grand Cross of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[21].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg is recorded as male[22].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg's family is recorded as House of Battenberg[24].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg's noble title is recorded as prince[25].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg's noble title is recorded as count[26].
  • Prince Henry of Battenberg's military branch is recorded as British Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Milan[2], Prince Henry of Battenberg… he was born on October 5, 1858[3]. His father was Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine[10]. His mother was Julia, Princess of Battenberg[11]. German was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. Prince Henry of Battenberg held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[20], an order of chivalry[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 1348[30] and Grand Cross of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[21], a grade of an order[31], in Grand Duchy of Hesse[32], founded in 1840[33].

Personal Life

Among Prince Henry of Battenberg's spouses was Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom[12]. Children include Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg[13], a benefactor[34], 1887–1969[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36], awarded the Golden Rose[37]; Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke[14], a politician[38], 1886–1960[39], of United Kingdom[40], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[41]; Prince Maurice of Battenberg[15], a military officer[42], 1891–1914[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44], awarded the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[45]; and Lord Leopold Mountbatten[16], a military personnel[46], 1889–1922[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[49].

Death and Burial

Prince Henry of Battenberg died on January 20, 1896[5]. He died in Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate[4]. The cause of death was malaria[50]. Burial took place at St. Mildred's Church, Whippingham[9].

Why It Matters

Prince Henry of Battenberg has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Prince Henry of Battenberg born?

Prince Henry of Battenberg was born in Milan[2].

Where did Prince Henry of Battenberg die?

Prince Henry of Battenberg passed away in Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate[4].

Who were Prince Henry of Battenberg's parents?

Prince Henry of Battenberg's father was Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine[10]. Prince Henry of Battenberg's mother was Julia, Princess of Battenberg[11].

Who was Prince Henry of Battenberg married to?

Prince Henry of Battenberg's spouses include Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom[12].

What did Prince Henry of Battenberg do for work?

Prince Henry of Battenberg worked as politician[6] and aristocrat[7].

What awards did Prince Henry of Battenberg receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[20] and Grand Cross of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[21].

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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
    Place of death Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate
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