Frederic Keeling

Keeling, Frederic Hillersdon [Ben] (1886–1916), social reformer
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Summary

Frederic Keeling was born on March 28, 1886[1], in Colchester[2]. He died on August 18, 1916[3], in Somme[4]. He worked as a social reformer[5] and soldier[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1886[8]
  • Place of burial: Thiepval Memorial[9]
  • Father: Frederic John Keeling[10]
  • Spouse: Rachel Susannah Townsend[11]
  • Child: Joan Radice[12]
  • Employer: New Statesman[13]
  • Educated at: Winchester College[14], Trinity College[15]
  • Award received: Military Medal[16]
  • Member of: Fabian Society[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Military branch: British Army[19]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[20], Battle of Delville Wood[21]
  • Family name: Keeling[22]
  • Given name: Frederic[23]
  • Military casualty classification: killed in action[24]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: The_Women’s_Library_LSESuffrageInterviewsProject[25]

FAQs

Where was Frederic Keeling born?

Frederic Keeling's place of birth was Colchester[2].

Where did Frederic Keeling die?

Frederic Keeling passed away in Somme[4].

Who were Frederic Keeling's parents?

Frederic Keeling's father was Frederic John Keeling[10].

Who was Frederic Keeling married to?

Frederic Keeling's spouses include Rachel Susannah Townsend[11].

What did Frederic Keeling do for work?

Frederic Keeling worked as a social reformer[5] and soldier[6].

Where did Frederic Keeling go to school?

Frederic Keeling was educated at Winchester College[14] and Trinity College[15].

What awards did Frederic Keeling receive?

Honors received include Military Medal[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . user.astro.wisc.edu. Retrieved . user.astro.wisc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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