Richard Waddington

politician and historian from France (1838-1913)
Person human Q2150850
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Richard Waddington

Summary

Richard Waddington is a human[1]. Born in Rouen[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1838[3]. He passed away in Saint-Léger-du-Bourg-Denis[4]. He died on June 26, 1913[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian[7], military officer[8], and industrialist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard Waddington was born in Rouen[2].
  • Richard Waddington died in Saint-Léger-du-Bourg-Denis[4].
  • Richard Waddington was born on May 22, 1838[3].
  • Richard Waddington died on June 26, 1913[5].
  • Richard Waddington is buried at Saint-Léger-du-Bourg-Denis[11].
  • A child of Richard Waddington was Walter Waddington[12].
  • Richard Waddington held citizenship in France[13].
  • Richard Waddington's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Waddington's professions included historian[7].
  • Richard Waddington's professions included military officer[8].
  • Richard Waddington worked as an industrialist[9].
  • Richard Waddington's field of work was politics[14].
  • Richard Waddington's field of work was history[15].
  • Richard Waddington's field of work was industrial sector[16].
  • Richard Waddington held the position of Deputy of Seine-Maritime[17].
  • Richard Waddington held the position of Q102078270[18].
  • Richard Waddington held the position of president[19].
  • Richard Waddington held the position of Q61173890[20].
  • Richard Waddington was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[21].
  • Richard Waddington received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Richard Waddington received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23].
  • Richard Waddington was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[24].
  • Richard Waddington was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[25].
  • Richard Waddington was a member of Amis des monuments rouennais[26].
  • Richard Waddington is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Waddington's place of birth was Rouen[2]. He was born on May 22, 1838[3].

Education

Richard Waddington was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian[7], military officer[8], and industrialist[9]. Fields of work include politics[14], an academic discipline[28]; history[15]; and industrial sector[16], an economic sector[29]. Positions held include Deputy of Seine-Maritime[17]; Q102078270[18]; president[19], a corporate title[30]; and Q61173890[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[31], in France[32] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23].

Personal Life

A child of Richard Waddington was Walter Waddington[12].

Death and Burial

Richard Waddington died on June 26, 1913[5]. He died in Saint-Léger-du-Bourg-Denis[4]. He is buried at Saint-Léger-du-Bourg-Denis[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard Waddington include Waddington Bay[33], a bay[34].

Why It Matters

Richard Waddington ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Entities named for him include Waddington Bay[33], a bay[34].

FAQs

Where was Richard Waddington born?

Richard Waddington was born in Rouen[2].

Where did Richard Waddington die?

Richard Waddington died in Saint-Léger-du-Bourg-Denis[4].

What did Richard Waddington do for work?

Richard Waddington worked as politician[6], historian[7], military officer[8], and industrialist[9].

Where did Richard Waddington go to school?

Richard Waddington was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[21].

What awards did Richard Waddington receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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