Vincent Fairfax

Australian businessman
Person human Q65115995
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Vincent Fairfax

Summary

Vincent Fairfax is a human[1]. Born in Cambooya[2], he… he was born on +1909-12-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Sydney[4]. He died on +1993-04-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], newspaper proprietor[7], and philanthropist[8].

Key Facts

  • Vincent Fairfax's place of birth was Cambooya[2].
  • Vincent Fairfax died in Sydney[4].
  • Vincent Fairfax was born on +1909-12-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Vincent Fairfax died on +1993-04-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Vincent Fairfax's mother was Ruth Fairfax[9].
  • Among Vincent Fairfax's spouses was Nancy Fairfax[10].
  • Vincent Fairfax held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Vincent Fairfax's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Vincent Fairfax's professions included newspaper proprietor[7].
  • Vincent Fairfax worked as a philanthropist[8].
  • Vincent Fairfax's education included a stint at Cranbrook School[12].
  • Vincent Fairfax was educated at Geelong Grammar School[13].
  • Vincent Fairfax's education included a stint at University of Oxford[14].
  • Vincent Fairfax received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Vincent Fairfax received the Knight Bachelor[16].
  • Vincent Fairfax is recorded as male[17].
  • Vincent Fairfax's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Vincent Fairfax's military branch is recorded as Australian Army[19].
  • Vincent Fairfax's family name is recorded as Fairfax[20].
  • Vincent Fairfax's given name is recorded as Vincent[21].
  • Vincent Fairfax's NLA Trove people ID is recorded as 1513316[22].
  • Vincent Fairfax's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Fairfax-665[23].
  • Vincent Fairfax's Prabook ID is recorded as 1302296[24].
  • Vincent Fairfax's People Australia ID is recorded as 13822[25].
  • Vincent Fairfax's Obituaries Australia ID is recorded as fairfax-sir-vincent-charles-13822[26].

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Origins and Family

Vincent Fairfax's place of birth was Cambooya[2]. He was born on +1909-12-26T00:00:00Z[3]. His mother was Ruth Fairfax[9].

Education

Educated at Cranbrook School[12], an independent school[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1918[29]; Geelong Grammar School[13], a boarding school[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1855[32]; and University of Oxford[14], a collegiate university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1096[35], headquartered in Oxford[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], newspaper proprietor[7], and philanthropist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38] and Knight Bachelor[16], a title of honor[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1300[41].

Personal Life

Vincent Fairfax was married to Nancy Fairfax[10].

Death and Burial

Vincent Fairfax died on +1993-04-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Sydney[4].

FAQs

Where was Vincent Fairfax born?

Vincent Fairfax's place of birth was Cambooya[2].

Where did Vincent Fairfax die?

Vincent Fairfax passed away in Sydney[4].

Who were Vincent Fairfax's parents?

Vincent Fairfax's mother was Ruth Fairfax[9].

Who was Vincent Fairfax married to?

Vincent Fairfax's spouses include Nancy Fairfax[10].

What did Vincent Fairfax do for work?

Vincent Fairfax worked as businessperson[6], newspaper proprietor[7], and philanthropist[8].

Where did Vincent Fairfax go to school?

Vincent Fairfax was educated at Cranbrook School[12], Geelong Grammar School[13], and University of Oxford[14].

What awards did Vincent Fairfax receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15] and Knight Bachelor[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Australian Honours Search Facility. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Australian Honours Search Facility. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au. nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Obituaries Australia. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Obituaries Australia. wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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