Henry Fairfax

Royal Navy admiral (1837-1900)
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Henry Fairfax

Summary

Henry Fairfax is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 21, 1837[3]. He died in Naples[4]. He died on March 20, 1900[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6].

Key Facts

  • Henry Fairfax's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Henry Fairfax died in Naples[4].
  • Henry Fairfax was born on January 21, 1837[3].
  • Henry Fairfax died on March 20, 1900[5].
  • Henry Fairfax's father was Sir Henry Fairfax, 1st Bt.[7].
  • Henry Fairfax's mother was Archibald Montgomerie Williamson[8].
  • Among Henry Fairfax's spouses was Harriet Kinloch[9].
  • Henry Fairfax held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Henry Fairfax worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Henry Fairfax held the position of Second Sea Lord[11].
  • Henry Fairfax received the Order of the Bath[12].
  • Henry Fairfax received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[13].
  • Henry Fairfax was a member of Royal Geographical Society[14].
  • Henry Fairfax is recorded as male[15].
  • Henry Fairfax's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Henry Fairfax's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[17].
  • Henry Fairfax's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[18].
  • Henry Fairfax was part of the conflict Anglo-Egyptian War[19].
  • Henry Fairfax's family name is recorded as Fairfax[20].
  • Henry Fairfax's given name is recorded as Henry[21].
  • Henry Fairfax's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[22].
  • Henry Fairfax's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Fairfax was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 21, 1837[3]. His father was Sir Henry Fairfax, 1st Bt.[7]. His mother was Archibald Montgomerie Williamson[8].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Fairfax worked as a naval officer[6]. He held the position of Second Sea Lord[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Bath[12], an order of chivalry[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1725[26] and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[13], a fellowship award[27], in United Kingdom[28].

Personal Life

Henry Fairfax was married to Harriet Kinloch[9].

Death and Burial

Henry Fairfax died on March 20, 1900[5]. He died in Naples[4].

FAQs

Where was Henry Fairfax born?

Henry Fairfax's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Henry Fairfax die?

Henry Fairfax passed away in Naples[4].

Who were Henry Fairfax's parents?

Henry Fairfax's father was Sir Henry Fairfax, 1st Bt.[7]. Henry Fairfax's mother was Archibald Montgomerie Williamson[8].

Who was Henry Fairfax married to?

Henry Fairfax's spouses include Harriet Kinloch[9].

What did Henry Fairfax do for work?

Henry Fairfax worked as naval officer[6].

What awards did Henry Fairfax receive?

Honors received include Order of the Bath[12] and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 5w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Family name Fairfax
    Member of Royal Geographical Society
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