Alexander Godley

British Army general (1867–1957)
Person human Q2756718
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Alexander Godley

Summary

Alexander Godley is a human[1]. Born in Chatham[2], he… he was born on February 4, 1867[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on March 6, 1957[5]. He worked as a polo player[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Godley's place of birth was Chatham[2].
  • Alexander Godley passed away in Oxford[4].
  • Alexander Godley was born on February 4, 1867[3].
  • Alexander Godley died on March 6, 1957[5].
  • Alexander Godley's father was William Alexander Godley[9].
  • Alexander Godley's mother was Laura Bird[10].
  • Alexander Godley was married to Louisa Marion Fowler[11].
  • Alexander Godley held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Alexander Godley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Alexander Godley's professions included polo player[6].
  • Alexander Godley's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Alexander Godley held the position of Governor of Gibraltar[14].
  • Alexander Godley was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[15].
  • Alexander Godley received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Alexander Godley received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Alexander Godley received the Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[18].
  • Alexander Godley received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[19].
  • Alexander Godley received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the White Eagle[20].
  • Alexander Godley received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Alexander Godley is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander Godley's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander Godley's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • Alexander Godley's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Godley[25].
  • Alexander Godley's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • Alexander Godley was part of the conflict Gallipoli Campaign[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Godley's place of birth was Chatham[2]. He was born on February 4, 1867[3]. His father was William Alexander Godley[9]. His mother was Laura Bird[10].

Education

Alexander Godley's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include polo player[6] and military personnel[7]. Alexander Godley held the position of Governor of Gibraltar[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[18], a grade of an order[33], in Morocco[34]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[19], a grade of an order[35], in Belgium[36]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the White Eagle[20]; and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Godley's spouses was Louisa Marion Fowler[11].

Death and Burial

Alexander Godley died on March 6, 1957[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Godley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Godley born?

Alexander Godley's place of birth was Chatham[2].

Where did Alexander Godley die?

Alexander Godley died in Oxford[4].

Who were Alexander Godley's parents?

Alexander Godley's father was William Alexander Godley[9]. Alexander Godley's mother was Laura Bird[10].

Who was Alexander Godley married to?

Alexander Godley's spouses include Louisa Marion Fowler[11].

What did Alexander Godley do for work?

Alexander Godley worked as polo player[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Alexander Godley go to school?

Alexander Godley was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[15].

What awards did Alexander Godley receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[18], and Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation polo player, military personnel
    Military, police or special rank general
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Place of birth Chatham
    Citizenship
    Educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst
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