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William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough
About
British athlete and politician (1855-1945)
Measurements
- Height
- 183 cm6′0″
Measurement date not supplied
- Weight
- 89 kg196 lbs
Measurement date not supplied
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough
- Born
- 1855-10-30
- Died
- 1945-01-09
- Occupation
- rower / politician / fencer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- London
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseEthel Grenfell, Baroness DesboroughFrom 1887-02-17
Family
- FatherCharles Grenfell
- MotherGeorgiana Caroline Lascelles
- SiblingCharles Molyneux Grenfell
- SiblingClaude George Grenfell
- SiblingCaroline Georgiana Grenfell
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
6 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Doctor of Civil Law | Received |
| 1928-04-17 | Knight of the Garter | Received |
| 1907 | Commander of the Royal Victorian Order | Received |
| 1908 | Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order | Received |
| — | Order of the Redeemer | Received |
Education
- Balliol CollegeUntil 1879Bachelor of Arts
- Harrow School
- Balliol CollegeUntil 1936Master of Arts
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q333887 ↗
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