Robert Ryder

British Royal Navy officer, recipient of the Victoria Cross, polar explorer and politician (1908-1986)
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Robert Ryder

Summary

Robert Ryder is a human[1]. Born in presidencies and provinces of British India[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1908[3]. He died in Guernsey[4]. He died on June 29, 1986[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Ryder was born in presidencies and provinces of British India[2].
  • Robert Ryder passed away in Guernsey[4].
  • Robert Ryder was born on February 16, 1908[3].
  • Robert Ryder died on June 29, 1986[5].
  • Burial took place at Oxford Crematorium[10].
  • Robert Ryder's father was Charles Henry Dudley Ryder[11].
  • Robert Ryder's mother was Ida Josephine Grigg[12].
  • Among Robert Ryder's spouses was Constance Hilaré Myfanwy Green-Wilkinson[13].
  • A child of Robert Ryder was Lisle Robert Dudley Ryder[14].
  • A child of Robert Ryder was Susan Myfanwy Prudence Ryder[15].
  • Robert Ryder held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Robert Ryder held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Robert Ryder's professions included explorer[6].
  • Robert Ryder's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Robert Ryder worked as a politician[8].
  • Robert Ryder held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Robert Ryder held the position of member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Robert Ryder's education included a stint at Cheltenham College[20].
  • Robert Ryder received the Polar Medal[21].
  • Robert Ryder is recorded as male[22].
  • Robert Ryder's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Robert Ryder was affiliated with the Conservative Party[24].
  • Robert Ryder's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[25].
  • Robert Ryder's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[26].
  • Robert Ryder was part of the conflict World War II[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Ryder was born in presidencies and provinces of British India[2]. He was born on February 16, 1908[3]. His father was Charles Henry Dudley Ryder[11]. His mother was Ida Josephine Grigg[12].

Education

Robert Ryder was educated at Cheltenham College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1951[30] and member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1950[33].

Recognition

Robert Ryder received the Polar Medal[21].

Personal Life

Among Robert Ryder's spouses was Constance Hilaré Myfanwy Green-Wilkinson[13]. Children include Lisle Robert Dudley Ryder[14] and Susan Myfanwy Prudence Ryder[15], b. 1944[34], of United Kingdom[35]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[24].

Death and Burial

Robert Ryder died on June 29, 1986[5]. He passed away in Guernsey[4]. Burial took place at Oxford Crematorium[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Ryder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Robert Ryder born?

Born in presidencies and provinces of British India[2], Robert Ryder…

Where did Robert Ryder die?

Robert Ryder died in Guernsey[4].

Who were Robert Ryder's parents?

Robert Ryder's father was Charles Henry Dudley Ryder[11]. Robert Ryder's mother was Ida Josephine Grigg[12].

Who was Robert Ryder married to?

Robert Ryder's spouses include Constance Hilaré Myfanwy Green-Wilkinson[13].

What did Robert Ryder do for work?

Robert Ryder worked as explorer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

Where did Robert Ryder go to school?

Robert Ryder was educated at Cheltenham College[20].

What awards did Robert Ryder receive?

Honors received include Polar Medal[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Find a Grave. 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Guernsey
    National library of israel j9u id 987011504652705171
    Child Lisle Robert Dudley Ryder, Susan Myfanwy Prudence Ryder
    Gnd id 183129857
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