Thomas Holderness

British colonial administrator (1849–1924)
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Thomas Holderness

Summary

Thomas Holderness is a human[1]. He was born in Saint John[2]. He was born on June 11, 1849[3]. He died on September 16, 1924[4]. He worked as a colonial administrator[5].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Holderness's place of birth was Saint John[2].
  • Thomas Holderness was born on June 11, 1849[3].
  • Thomas Holderness died on September 16, 1924[4].
  • Thomas Holderness was married to Lucy Elsmie[6].
  • A child of Thomas Holderness was Helen Alice Holderness[7].
  • A child of Thomas Holderness was Ernest Holderness[8].
  • Thomas Holderness's professions included colonial administrator[5].
  • Among Thomas Holderness's employers was Indian Civil Service[9].
  • Thomas Holderness was educated at University College, Oxford[10].
  • Thomas Holderness was educated at Cheltenham College[11].
  • Thomas Holderness received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12].
  • Thomas Holderness is recorded as male[13].
  • Thomas Holderness's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Thomas Holderness's noble title is recorded as baronet[15].
  • Thomas Holderness's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[16].
  • Thomas Holderness's given name is recorded as Thomas[17].
  • Thomas Holderness's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[18].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Holderness was born in Saint John[2]. He was born on June 11, 1849[3].

Education

Educated at University College, Oxford[10], a college of the University of Oxford[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1249[21], headquartered in Oxford[22] and Cheltenham College[11], a public school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1841[25].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Holderness worked as a colonial administrator[5]. Among his employers was Indian Civil Service[9].

Recognition

Thomas Holderness received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Holderness's spouses was Lucy Elsmie[6]. Children include Helen Alice Holderness[7] and Ernest Holderness[8], a golfer[26], 1890–1968[27], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[28].

Death and Burial

Thomas Holderness died on September 16, 1924[4].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Holderness born?

Thomas Holderness was born in Saint John[2].

Who was Thomas Holderness married to?

Thomas Holderness's spouses include Lucy Elsmie[6].

What did Thomas Holderness do for work?

Thomas Holderness worked as colonial administrator[5].

Where did Thomas Holderness go to school?

Thomas Holderness was educated at University College, Oxford[10] and Cheltenham College[11].

What awards did Thomas Holderness receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Educated at University College, Oxford, Cheltenham College
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