William Aykroyd

English carpet manufacturer (1865–1947)
Person human Q8004729
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William Aykroyd

Summary

William Aykroyd is a human[1]. Born in West Riding of Yorkshire[2], he… he was born on +1865-05-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1947-04-03T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a businessperson[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in West Riding of Yorkshire[2], William Aykroyd…
  • William Aykroyd was born on +1865-05-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Aykroyd died on +1947-04-03T00:00:00Z[4].
  • William Aykroyd's father was Alfred Aykroyd[6].
  • William Aykroyd's mother was Ellen Milnes[7].
  • Among William Aykroyd's spouses was Emma Hammond[8].
  • A child of William Aykroyd was Sir Alfred Aykroyd, 2nd Bt.[9].
  • A child of William Aykroyd was Harold Aykroyd[10].
  • A child of William Aykroyd was George Aykroyd[11].
  • A child of William Aykroyd was Mary Aykroyd[12].
  • William Aykroyd held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • William Aykroyd held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • William Aykroyd worked as a businessperson[5].
  • William Aykroyd held the position of High Sheriff of Yorkshire[15].
  • William Aykroyd received the Officer of the Order of Saint John[16].
  • William Aykroyd is recorded as male[17].
  • William Aykroyd's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Aykroyd's noble title is recorded as baronet[19].
  • William Aykroyd's noble title is recorded as Aykroyd baronets[20].
  • William Aykroyd's Commons category is recorded as William Aykroyd[21].
  • William Aykroyd's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • William Aykroyd's residence is recorded as Lightcliffe[23].
  • William Aykroyd's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02vpcnn[24].
  • William Aykroyd's family name is recorded as Aykroyd[25].
  • William Aykroyd's given name is recorded as William[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in West Riding of Yorkshire[2], William Aykroyd… he was born on +1865-05-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Alfred Aykroyd[6]. His mother was Ellen Milnes[7].

Career and Affiliations

William Aykroyd worked as a businessperson[5]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Yorkshire[15].

Recognition

William Aykroyd received the Officer of the Order of Saint John[16].

Personal Life

Among William Aykroyd's spouses was Emma Hammond[8]. Children include Sir Alfred Aykroyd, 2nd Bt.[9], 1894–1965[27]; Harold Aykroyd[10], 1896–1974[28], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[29]; George Aykroyd[11], 1900–1972[30]; and Mary Aykroyd[12].

Death and Burial

William Aykroyd died on +1947-04-03T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was William Aykroyd born?

William Aykroyd was born in West Riding of Yorkshire[2].

Who were William Aykroyd's parents?

William Aykroyd's father was Alfred Aykroyd[6]. William Aykroyd's mother was Ellen Milnes[7].

Who was William Aykroyd married to?

William Aykroyd's spouses include Emma Hammond[8].

What did William Aykroyd do for work?

William Aykroyd worked as businessperson[5].

What awards did William Aykroyd receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Saint John[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The London Gazette 33143. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  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
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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