Thomas Holderness

British colonial administrator (1849–1924)
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Summary

Thomas Holderness was born on June 11, 1849[1], in Saint John[2]. He died on September 16, 1924[3]. He worked as a colonial administrator[4].

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Lucy Elsmie[5]
  • Child: Helen Alice Holderness[6], Ernest Holderness[7]
  • Employer: Indian Civil Service[8]
  • Educated at: University College, Oxford[9], Cheltenham College[10]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Noble title: baronet[13]
  • Honorific prefix: Sir[14]
  • Given name: Thomas[15]
  • Described by source: Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Holderness born?

Thomas Holderness was born in Saint John[2].

Who was Thomas Holderness married to?

Thomas Holderness's spouses include Lucy Elsmie[5].

What did Thomas Holderness do for work?

Thomas Holderness worked as a colonial administrator[4].

Where did Thomas Holderness go to school?

Thomas Holderness was educated at University College, Oxford[9] and Cheltenham College[10].

What awards did Thomas Holderness receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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