Spencer Ponsonby-Fane

cricketer (1824-1915)
Person human Q7576160
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Spencer Ponsonby-Fane

Summary

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane is a human[1]. Born in Mayfair[2], he… he was born on +1824-03-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Yeovil[4]. He died on +1915-12-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6], diplomat[7], and bureaucrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was born in Mayfair[2].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane died in Yeovil[4].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was born on +1824-03-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane died on +1915-12-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's father was John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough[10].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's mother was Maria Fane[11].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was married to Louisa Anne Rose Lee Dillon[12].
  • A child of Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was John Ponsonby-Fane[13].
  • A child of Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was George Richard Ponsonby[14].
  • A child of Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was Helen Ponsonby[15].
  • A child of Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was Robert Charles Ponsonby[16].
  • A child of Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was Constance Louisa Ponsonby[17].
  • A child of Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was Margaret Maria Ponsonby[18].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane worked as a cricketer[6].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane worked as a bureaucrat[8].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane held the position of Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[21].
  • Among Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's employers was Foreign Office[22].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's image is recorded as Portrait of Spencer Ponsonby-Fane.jpg[24].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane is recorded as male[25].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's member of sports team is recorded as Marylebone Cricket Club[27].

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Origins and Family

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was born in Mayfair[2]. He was born on +1824-03-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough[10]. His mother was Maria Fane[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6], diplomat[7], and bureaucrat[8]. Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was employed by Foreign Office[22]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[21], a Principal Private Secretary[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Recognition

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].

Personal Life

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane was married to Louisa Anne Rose Lee Dillon[12]. Children include John Ponsonby-Fane[13], a banker[32], 1848–1916[33]; George Richard Ponsonby[14], 1850–1871[34]; Helen Ponsonby[15], 1851–1952[35]; Robert Charles Ponsonby[16], 1854–1909[36]; Constance Louisa Ponsonby[17], 1856–1930[37]; and Margaret Maria Ponsonby[18], 1857–1935[38].

Death and Burial

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane died on +1915-12-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Yeovil[4].

Why It Matters

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Spencer Ponsonby-Fane born?

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's place of birth was Mayfair[2].

Where did Spencer Ponsonby-Fane die?

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane died in Yeovil[4].

Who were Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's parents?

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's father was John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough[10]. Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's mother was Maria Fane[11].

Who was Spencer Ponsonby-Fane married to?

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane's spouses include Louisa Anne Rose Lee Dillon[12].

What did Spencer Ponsonby-Fane do for work?

Spencer Ponsonby-Fane worked as cricketer[6], diplomat[7], and bureaucrat[8].

What awards did Spencer Ponsonby-Fane receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].

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  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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