Horace de Vere Cole: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Horace de Vere Cole? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
William Horace de Vere Cole (5 May 1881 – 25 February 1936) was an Anglo-Irish prankster born in Ballincollig, County Cork. His most famous prank was the Dreadnought hoax where he and several others in blackface, pretending to be an Abyssinian prince and his entourage, were given a tour of the Royal Navy battleship HMS Dreadnought.
Quick facts about Horace de Vere Cole
- Full name: Horace de Vere Cole
- Born: 1881-05-05
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q2519938
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Horace de Vere Cole?
William Horace de Vere Cole (5 May 1881 – 25 February 1936) was an Anglo-Irish prankster born in Ballincollig, County Cork.
What nationality is Horace de Vere Cole?
Horace de Vere Cole is United Kingdom.
When was Horace de Vere Cole born?
Horace de Vere Cole was born on 1881-05-05.
Sources
More in Celebrities
Keep reading
