Samuel Davenport

Australian politician (1818-1906)
Person human Q7411233
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Samuel Davenport

Summary

Samuel Davenport is a human[1]. He was born in Shirburn[2]. He was born on March 5, 1818[3]. He passed away in Beaumont[4]. He died on September 3, 1906[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and business executive[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Shirburn[2], Samuel Davenport…
  • Samuel Davenport died in Beaumont[4].
  • Samuel Davenport was born on March 5, 1818[3].
  • Samuel Davenport died on September 3, 1906[5].
  • Samuel Davenport held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Samuel Davenport held citizenship in Australia[10].
  • English was Samuel Davenport's native language[11].
  • Samuel Davenport's professions included politician[6].
  • Samuel Davenport worked as a business executive[7].
  • Samuel Davenport held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[12].
  • Samuel Davenport held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[13].
  • Samuel Davenport held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[14].
  • Samuel Davenport held the position of Minister of Public Works[15].
  • Samuel Davenport held the position of Minister of Public Works[16].
  • Among Samuel Davenport's employers was Savings Bank of South Australia[17].
  • Samuel Davenport's education included a stint at Mill Hill School[18].
  • Samuel Davenport received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Samuel Davenport received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Samuel Davenport was a member of Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia[21].
  • Samuel Davenport was a member of Royal Geographical Society of Australasia[22].
  • Samuel Davenport was a member of Adelaide Club[23].
  • Samuel Davenport is recorded as male[24].
  • Samuel Davenport's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Samuel Davenport's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[26].
  • Samuel Davenport's family name is recorded as Davenport[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Shirburn[2], Samuel Davenport… he was born on March 5, 1818[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Samuel Davenport's education included a stint at Mill Hill School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and business executive[7]. Among Samuel Davenport's employers was Savings Bank of South Australia[17]. Positions held include Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[12] and Minister of Public Works[15], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1856[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32] and Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1300[35].

Death and Burial

Samuel Davenport died on September 3, 1906[5]. He died in Beaumont[4].

Why It Matters

Samuel Davenport ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Davenport born?

Samuel Davenport was born in Shirburn[2].

Where did Samuel Davenport die?

Samuel Davenport passed away in Beaumont[4].

What did Samuel Davenport do for work?

Samuel Davenport worked as politician[6] and business executive[7].

Where did Samuel Davenport go to school?

Samuel Davenport was educated at Mill Hill School[18].

What awards did Samuel Davenport receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19] and Knight Bachelor[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . classic.austlii.edu.au. classic.austlii.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Award received Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, Knight Bachelor
    Position held Member of the South Australian Legislative Council, Member of the South Australian Legislative Council, Member of the South Australian Legislative Council +2
    Work location South Australia
    People australia id 3371
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