H. Rider Haggard
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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 (3,043 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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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1856-06-22[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1925-05-14[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 946c85ae-a881-4fc2-a601-b5680957b652[32]
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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[33], founded in 1885[34] and She: A History of Adventure[25], a literary work[35].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Knight Bachelor[27], a title of honor[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1300[40].
Personal Life
Among H. Rider Haggard's spouses was Mariana Louisa Margitson[17]. Children include Lilias Rider Haggard[18], a writer[41], 1892–1968[42], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[43]; Arthur John Rider Haggard[19], 1881–1891[44]; Agnes Angela Rider Haggard[20], 1883–1973[45]; and Sybil Dorothy Rider Haggard[21], 1884–1946[46].
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 (3,043 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by J. R. R. Tolkien[49], a linguist[50], 1892–1973[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[53], specialised in literature[54]; C. S. Lewis[55], a writer[56], 1898–1963[57], of United Kingdom[58], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[59], specialised in writing[60]; Graham Greene[61], a writer[62], 1904–1991[63], of United Kingdom[64], awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[65], specialised in novel[66]; Robert E. Howard[67], a writer[68], 1906–1936[69], of United States[70], specialised in fantasy[71]; Emilio Salgari[72], a journalist[73], 1862–1911[74], of Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia[75], specialised in adventure novel[76]; and Richard Harding Davis[77], a war correspondent[78], 1864–1916[79], of United States[80].
Works attributed to him include King Solomon's Mines[81], a literary work[82], founded in 1885[83]; She: A History of Adventure[84]; Ayesha[85]; Allan Quatermain[86]; Montezuma's Daughter[87]; and The Ivory Child[88].
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[49], C. S. Lewis[55], Graham Greene[61], and Robert E. Howard[67].