Alastair Bruce

British television commentator
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Alastair Bruce

Summary

Alastair Bruce is a human[1]. He was born in Winchester[2]. He was born on +1960-06-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a television presenter[4], journalist[5], and military commander[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (399 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alastair Bruce's place of birth was Winchester[2].
  • Alastair Bruce was born on +1960-06-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alastair Bruce was born on +1960-01-01T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Alastair Bruce's father was Henry Bruce of Salloch[9].
  • Alastair Bruce's mother was Vernon William-Powlett[10].
  • Alastair Bruce held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Alastair Bruce's professions included television presenter[4].
  • Alastair Bruce's professions included journalist[5].
  • Alastair Bruce's professions included military commander[6].
  • Alastair Bruce's field of work was journalism[12].
  • Alastair Bruce's field of work was television broadcasting of news[13].
  • Alastair Bruce's field of work was military[14].
  • Alastair Bruce's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[15].
  • Alastair Bruce's education included a stint at Milton Abbey School[16].
  • Alastair Bruce received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Alastair Bruce is recorded as male[18].
  • Alastair Bruce's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alastair Bruce's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Alastair Bruce's Commons category is recorded as Alastair Bruce of Crionaich[21].
  • Alastair Bruce's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[22].
  • Alastair Bruce was part of the conflict Falklands War[23].
  • Alastair Bruce's family name is recorded as Bruce[24].
  • Alastair Bruce's given name is recorded as Alastair[25].
  • Alastair Bruce's allegiance is recorded as Kingdom of Great Britain[26].
  • Alastair Bruce's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alastair Bruce was born in Winchester[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1960-06-25T00:00:00Z[3] and +1960-01-01T00:00:00Z[8]. His father was Henry Bruce of Salloch[9]. His mother was Vernon William-Powlett[10].

Education

Educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[15], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1947[30] and Milton Abbey School[16], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1954[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[4], journalist[5], and military commander[6]. Fields of work include journalism[12], an industry[34]; television broadcasting of news[13]; and military[14], an armed organization[35].

Recognition

Alastair Bruce received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Why It Matters

Alastair Bruce ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (399 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Alastair Bruce born?

Alastair Bruce's place of birth was Winchester[2].

Who were Alastair Bruce's parents?

Alastair Bruce's father was Henry Bruce of Salloch[9]. Alastair Bruce's mother was Vernon William-Powlett[10].

What did Alastair Bruce do for work?

Alastair Bruce worked as television presenter[4], journalist[5], and military commander[6].

Where did Alastair Bruce go to school?

Alastair Bruce was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[15] and Milton Abbey School[16].

What awards did Alastair Bruce receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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