H. Rider Haggard

Summary

H. Rider Haggard is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Bradenham^[2]. He was born on June 22, 1856^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on May 14, 1925^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], novelist^[7], screenwriter^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and prose writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,811 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• H. Rider Haggard's place of birth was Bradenham^[2].
• H. Rider Haggard passed away in London^[4].
• H. Rider Haggard was born on June 22, 1856^[3].
• H. Rider Haggard was born on 1856^[12].
• H. Rider Haggard died on May 14, 1925^[5].
• H. Rider Haggard died on 1925^[13].
• Burial took place at Church of St Mary, Ditchingham^[14].
• H. Rider Haggard's father was William Meybohm Rider Haggard^[15].
• H. Rider Haggard's mother was Ella Doveton^[16].
• Among H. Rider Haggard's spouses was Mariana Louisa Margitson^[17].
• A child of H. Rider Haggard was Lilias Rider Haggard^[18].
• A child of H. Rider Haggard was Arthur John Rider Haggard^[19].
• A child of H. Rider Haggard was Agnes Angela Rider Haggard^[20].
• A child of H. Rider Haggard was Sybil Dorothy Rider Haggard^[21].
• H. Rider Haggard held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[22].
• H. Rider Haggard worked as a writer^[6].
• H. Rider Haggard's professions included novelist^[7].
• H. Rider Haggard worked as a screenwriter^[8].
• H. Rider Haggard's professions included science fiction writer^[9].
• H. Rider Haggard worked as a prose writer^[10].
• H. Rider Haggard was educated at Ipswich School^[23].
• A notable work attributed to H. Rider Haggard is King Solomon's Mines^[24].
• A notable work attributed to H. Rider Haggard is She: A History of Adventure^[25].
• H. Rider Haggard received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[26].
• H. Rider Haggard received the Knight Bachelor^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bradenham^[2], H. Rider Haggard… Recorded date of birth include June 22, 1856^[3] and 1856^[12]. His father was William Meybohm Rider Haggard^[15]. His mother was Ella Doveton^[16].

Education

H. Rider Haggard's education included a stint at Ipswich School^[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], novelist^[7], screenwriter^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and prose writer^[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include King Solomon's Mines^[24], a literary work^[28], founded in 1885^[29] and She: A History of Adventure^[25], a literary work^[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[26], a grade of an order^[31], in United Kingdom^[32] and Knight Bachelor^[27], a title of honor^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1300^[35].

Personal Life

Among H. Rider Haggard's spouses was Mariana Louisa Margitson^[17]. Children include Lilias Rider Haggard^[18], a writer^[36], 1892–1968^[37], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire^[38]; Arthur John Rider Haggard^[19], 1881–1891^[39]; Agnes Angela Rider Haggard^[20], 1883–1973^[40]; and Sybil Dorothy Rider Haggard^[21], 1884–1946^[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 14, 1925^[5] and 1925^[13]. H. Rider Haggard died in London^[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary, Ditchingham^[14].

Why It Matters

H. Rider Haggard ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,811 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[42] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

He has been cited as an influence by J. R. R. Tolkien^[44], a linguist^[45], 1892–1973^[46], of United Kingdom^[47], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[48], specialised in literature^[49]; C. S. Lewis^[50], a writer^[51], 1898–1963^[52], of United Kingdom^[53], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University^[54], specialised in writing^[55]; Graham Greene^[56], a writer^[57], 1904–1991^[58], of United Kingdom^[59], awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize^[60], specialised in novel^[61]; Robert E. Howard^[62], a writer^[63], 1906–1936^[64], of United States^[65], specialised in fantasy^[66]; Emilio Salgari^[67], a journalist^[68], 1862–1911^[69], of Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia^[70], specialised in adventure novel^[71]; and Abraham Grace Merritt^[72], a novelist^[73], 1884–1943^[74], of United States^[75], awarded the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[76].

Works attributed to him include King Solomon's Mines^[77], a literary work^[78], founded in 1885^[79]; She: A History of Adventure^[80]; Ayesha^[81]; Allan Quatermain^[82]; Montezuma's Daughter^[83]; and Cleopatra^[84].

FAQs

Where was H. Rider Haggard born?

H. Rider Haggard was born in Bradenham^[2].

Where did H. Rider Haggard die?

H. Rider Haggard passed away in London^[4].

Who were H. Rider Haggard's parents?

H. Rider Haggard's father was William Meybohm Rider Haggard^[15]. H. Rider Haggard's mother was Ella Doveton^[16].

Who was H. Rider Haggard married to?

H. Rider Haggard's spouses include Mariana Louisa Margitson^[17].

What did H. Rider Haggard do for work?

H. Rider Haggard worked as writer^[6], novelist^[7], screenwriter^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and prose writer^[10].

Where did H. Rider Haggard go to school?

H. Rider Haggard was educated at Ipswich School^[23].

What awards did H. Rider Haggard receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[26] and Knight Bachelor^[27].

Who did H. Rider Haggard influence?

H. Rider Haggard has been cited as an influence by J. R. R. Tolkien^[44], C. S. Lewis^[50], Graham Greene^[56], and Robert E. Howard^[62].