Alan Cunningham

British Army general (1887–1983)
Person human Q372479
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Alan Cunningham

Summary

Alan Cunningham is a human[1]. He was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on May 1, 1887[3]. He passed away in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4]. He died on January 30, 1983[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (561 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alan Cunningham's place of birth was Dublin[2].
  • Alan Cunningham died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].
  • Alan Cunningham was born on May 1, 1887[3].
  • Alan Cunningham died on January 30, 1983[5].
  • Alan Cunningham is buried at Dean Cemetery[9].
  • Alan Cunningham held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Alan Cunningham worked as a military officer[6].
  • Alan Cunningham's professions included soldier[7].
  • Alan Cunningham's education included a stint at Cheltenham College[11].
  • Alan Cunningham received the Military Cross[12].
  • Alan Cunningham received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13].
  • Alan Cunningham received the Distinguished Service Order[14].
  • Alan Cunningham received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Alan Cunningham received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[16].
  • Alan Cunningham received the Victory Medal[17].
  • Alan Cunningham is recorded as male[18].
  • Alan Cunningham's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alan Cunningham's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Alan Cunningham's Commons category is recorded as Alan Cunningham[21].
  • Alan Cunningham's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Alan Cunningham's commander of is recorded as 51st (Highland) Division[23].
  • Alan Cunningham was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Alan Cunningham was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Alan Cunningham's family name is recorded as Cunningham[26].
  • Alan Cunningham's given name is recorded as Alan[27].

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Origins and Family

Alan Cunningham was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on May 1, 1887[3].

Education

Alan Cunningham's education included a stint at Cheltenham College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and soldier[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[12], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1914[30]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; Distinguished Service Order[14], a military decoration[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1886[36]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[39], in United States[40]; and Victory Medal[17], a service medal[41].

Death and Burial

Alan Cunningham died on January 30, 1983[5]. He died in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4]. Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Alan Cunningham ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (561 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Alan Cunningham born?

Alan Cunningham was born in Dublin[2].

Where did Alan Cunningham die?

Alan Cunningham passed away in Royal Tunbridge Wells[4].

What did Alan Cunningham do for work?

Alan Cunningham worked as military officer[6] and soldier[7].

Where did Alan Cunningham go to school?

Alan Cunningham was educated at Cheltenham College[11].

What awards did Alan Cunningham receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[12], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[13], Distinguished Service Order[14], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . unithistories.com. unithistories.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . unithistories.com. unithistories.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . unithistories.com. unithistories.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . unithistories.com. unithistories.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . unithistories.com. unithistories.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Alan
    Family name Cunningham
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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