Edward Betts

English civil engineering contractor who was mainly involved in the building of railways
Person human Q5341879
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Edward Betts

Summary

Edward Betts is a human[1]. Born in Buckland[2], he… he was born on +1815-06-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Aswan[4]. He died on +1872-01-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6] and railway engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Buckland[2], Edward Betts…
  • Edward Betts died in Aswan[4].
  • Edward Betts was born on +1815-06-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Betts died on +1872-01-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Betts was married to Ann Peto[9].
  • A child of Edward Betts was Morton Betts[10].
  • Edward Betts held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Edward Betts worked as a civil engineer[6].
  • Edward Betts's professions included railway engineer[7].
  • Edward Betts held the position of High Sheriff of Kent[12].
  • Edward Betts is recorded as male[13].
  • Edward Betts's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Edward Betts's residence is recorded as Preston Hall, Aylesford[15].
  • Edward Betts's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02pjxz9[16].
  • Edward Betts's family name is recorded as Betts[17].
  • Edward Betts's given name is recorded as Edward[18].
  • Edward Betts's Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID is recorded as 49433[19].
  • Edward Betts's National Portrait Gallery is recorded as mp125988[20].
  • Edward Betts's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Betts-3273[21].
  • Edward Betts's Grace's Guide ID is recorded as Edward_Ladd_Betts[22].
  • Edward Betts's RA Collections ID is recorded as 20665[23].
  • Edward Betts's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p54892.htm#i548915[24].
  • Edward Betts's Royal Academy ID is recorded as edward-ladd-betts[25].

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Origins and Family

Edward Betts's place of birth was Buckland[2]. He was born on +1815-06-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6] and railway engineer[7]. Edward Betts held the position of High Sheriff of Kent[12].

Personal Life

Edward Betts was married to Ann Peto[9]. A child of him was Morton Betts[10].

Death and Burial

Edward Betts died on +1872-01-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Aswan[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Betts ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Edward Betts born?

Edward Betts's place of birth was Buckland[2].

Where did Edward Betts die?

Edward Betts died in Aswan[4].

Who was Edward Betts married to?

Edward Betts's spouses include Ann Peto[9].

What did Edward Betts do for work?

Edward Betts worked as civil engineer[6] and railway engineer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . The London Gazette 22091. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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