Richard Ponsonby-Fane

British academic (1878-1937)
Person human Q3246771
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Richard Ponsonby-Fane

Summary

Richard Ponsonby-Fane is a human[1]. He was born in Gravesend[2]. He was born on January 8, 1878[3]. He passed away in Kyoto[4]. He died on December 10, 1937[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane's place of birth was Gravesend[2].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane passed away in Kyoto[4].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane was born on January 8, 1878[3].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane died on December 10, 1937[5].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane's father was John Ponsonby-Fane[9].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane's mother was Florence Farquhar[10].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane's professions included cricketer[6].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane's professions included historian[7].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane was educated at Harrow School[13].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[14].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane is recorded as male[15].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane's Commons category is recorded as Richard Ponsonby-Fane[17].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane's sport is recorded as cricket[18].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane's given name is recorded as Richard[19].
  • Richard Ponsonby-Fane's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Richard Ponsonby-Fane's place of birth was Gravesend[2]. He was born on January 8, 1878[3]. His father was John Ponsonby-Fane[9]. His mother was Florence Farquhar[10].

Education

Richard Ponsonby-Fane's education included a stint at Harrow School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6] and historian[7].

Recognition

Richard Ponsonby-Fane received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[14].

Death and Burial

Richard Ponsonby-Fane died on December 10, 1937[5]. He passed away in Kyoto[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Ponsonby-Fane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Richard Ponsonby-Fane born?

Richard Ponsonby-Fane's place of birth was Gravesend[2].

Where did Richard Ponsonby-Fane die?

Richard Ponsonby-Fane passed away in Kyoto[4].

Who were Richard Ponsonby-Fane's parents?

Richard Ponsonby-Fane's father was John Ponsonby-Fane[9]. Richard Ponsonby-Fane's mother was Florence Farquhar[10].

What did Richard Ponsonby-Fane do for work?

Richard Ponsonby-Fane worked as cricketer[6] and historian[7].

Where did Richard Ponsonby-Fane go to school?

Richard Ponsonby-Fane was educated at Harrow School[13].

What awards did Richard Ponsonby-Fane receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at Harrow School
    Sport cricket
    Place of birth Gravesend
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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