Anthony Abell

British colonial official
Person human Q22980469
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Summary

Anthony Abell is a human[1]. Born in Bridgnorth[2], he… he was born on December 11, 1906[3]. He died in Winchester[4]. He died on October 8, 1994[5]. He worked as a colonial administrator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (270 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bridgnorth[2].
  • Anthony Abell passed away in Winchester[4].
  • Anthony Abell was born on December 11, 1906[3].
  • Anthony Abell died on October 8, 1994[5].
  • Anthony Abell's father was George Foster Abell[8].
  • Anthony Abell's mother was Jessie Elizabeth Brackenbury[9].
  • Anthony Abell held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Anthony Abell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Anthony Abell worked as a colonial administrator[6].
  • Anthony Abell held the position of Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod[12].
  • Anthony Abell held the position of High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Brunei[13].
  • Anthony Abell held the position of governor[14].
  • Anthony Abell was educated at Repton School[15].
  • Anthony Abell was educated at Magdalen College[16].
  • Anthony Abell received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Anthony Abell received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Anthony Abell is recorded as male[19].
  • Anthony Abell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Anthony Abell's Commons category is recorded as Anthony Abell[21].
  • Anthony Abell was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Anthony Abell's family name is recorded as Abell[23].
  • Anthony Abell's given name is recorded as Anthony[24].
  • Anthony Abell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Anthony Abell's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en-gb', 'text': 'Anthony Foster Abell'}[26].
  • Anthony Abell's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+0'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Anthony Abell's place of birth was Bridgnorth[2]. He was born on December 11, 1906[3]. His father was George Foster Abell[8]. His mother was Jessie Elizabeth Brackenbury[9].

Education

Educated at Repton School[15], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1908[30] and Magdalen College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1458[33].

Career and Affiliations

Anthony Abell's professions included colonial administrator[6]. Positions held include Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod[12], a position[34]; High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Brunei[13], a position[35], in Brunei[36]; and governor[14], a public office[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39] and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Death and Burial

Anthony Abell died on October 8, 1994[5]. He died in Winchester[4].

Why It Matters

Anthony Abell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (270 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Abell born?

Anthony Abell's place of birth was Bridgnorth[2].

Where did Anthony Abell die?

Anthony Abell passed away in Winchester[4].

Who were Anthony Abell's parents?

Anthony Abell's father was George Foster Abell[8]. Anthony Abell's mother was Jessie Elizabeth Brackenbury[9].

What did Anthony Abell do for work?

Anthony Abell worked as colonial administrator[6].

Where did Anthony Abell go to school?

Anthony Abell was educated at Repton School[15] and Magdalen College[16].

What awards did Anthony Abell receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17] and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . The Times. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . The Times. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 4
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'uk']
    Place of death → Winchester
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  2. 13w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Bridgnorth
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Commons category → Anthony Abell
    Sibling → George Abell
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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