William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough

British athlete and politician (1855-1945)
Person human Q333887
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William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough

Summary

William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on October 30, 1855[3]. He died in Panshanger[4]. He died on January 9, 1945[5]. He worked as a rower[6], politician[7], and fencer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was born in London[2].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough died in Panshanger[4].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was born on October 30, 1855[3].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough died on January 9, 1945[5].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough's father was Charles Grenfell[10].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough's mother was Georgiana Caroline Lascelles[11].
  • Among William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough's spouses was Ethel Grenfell, Baroness Desborough[12].
  • A child of William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was Julian Grenfell[13].
  • A child of William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was Gerald William Grenfell[14].
  • A child of William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was Monica Margaret Grenfell[15].
  • A child of William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was Ivo George Winifred Grenfell[16].
  • A child of William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was Alexandra Imogen Clair Grenfell[17].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough worked as a rower[6].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough worked as a politician[7].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough's professions included fencer[8].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough held the position of member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough held the position of member of the House of Lords[24].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was educated at Balliol College[25].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was educated at Harrow School[26].
  • William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

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Origins and Family

William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was born in London[2]. He was born on October 30, 1855[3]. His father was Charles Grenfell[10]. His mother was Georgiana Caroline Lascelles[11].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[25], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Harrow School[26], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1572[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include rower[6], politician[7], and fencer[8]. Positions held include member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1900[37]; member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1892[40]; member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1885[43]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1880[46]; and member of the House of Lords[24], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1801[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27], a grade of an order[50], in United Kingdom[51] and Order of the Garter[52], an order of chivalry[53], in Kingdom of England[54], founded in 1348[55].

Personal Life

William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was married to Ethel Grenfell, Baroness Desborough[12]. Children include Julian Grenfell[13], a poet[56], 1888–1915[57], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[58], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[59]; Gerald William Grenfell[14], a military officer[60], 1890–1915[61]; Monica Margaret Grenfell[15], 1893–1973[62]; Ivo George Winifred Grenfell[16], 1898–1926[63]; and Alexandra Imogen Clair Grenfell[17], 1905–1969[64]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party[65], a political party[66], in United Kingdom[67], founded in 1834[68], headquartered in Conservative Campaign Headquarters[69] and Liberal Party[70], a political party[71], in United Kingdom[72], founded in 1859[73].

Death and Burial

William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough died on January 9, 1945[5]. He died in Panshanger[4].

Why It Matters

William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough born?

Born in London[2], William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough…

Where did William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough die?

William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough died in Panshanger[4].

Who were William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough's parents?

William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough's father was Charles Grenfell[10]. William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough's mother was Georgiana Caroline Lascelles[11].

Who was William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough married to?

William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough's spouses include Ethel Grenfell, Baroness Desborough[12].

What did William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough do for work?

William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough worked as rower[6], politician[7], and fencer[8].

Where did William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough go to school?

William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough was educated at Balliol College[25] and Harrow School[26].

What awards did William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27] and Order of the Garter[52].

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