Alexander Stanier

British Army officer
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Alexander Stanier

Summary

Alexander Stanier is a human[1]. He was born in Shropshire[2]. He was born on January 31, 1899[3]. He died on January 10, 1995[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Shropshire[2], Alexander Stanier…
  • Alexander Stanier was born on January 31, 1899[3].
  • Alexander Stanier died on January 10, 1995[4].
  • Alexander Stanier died on January 1, 1995[7].
  • Alexander Stanier's father was Sir Beville Stanier, 1st Baronet[8].
  • Alexander Stanier's mother was Sarah Constance Gibbons[9].
  • Among Alexander Stanier's spouses was Dorothy Gladys Miller[10].
  • A child of Alexander Stanier was Sylvia Mary Finola Stanier[11].
  • A child of Alexander Stanier was Sir Beville Stanier, 3rd Baronet[12].
  • Alexander Stanier held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Alexander Stanier's professions included military personnel[5].
  • Alexander Stanier held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire[14].
  • Alexander Stanier's education included a stint at Eton College[15].
  • Alexander Stanier was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].
  • Alexander Stanier received the Commander of the Order of Leopold II[17].
  • Alexander Stanier received the Military Cross[18].
  • Alexander Stanier received the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Alexander Stanier received the Silver Star[20].
  • Alexander Stanier received the Distinguished Service Order[21].
  • Alexander Stanier is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander Stanier's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander Stanier's noble title is recorded as baronet[24].
  • Alexander Stanier's noble title is recorded as Stanier baronets[25].
  • Alexander Stanier's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Alexander Stanier's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Stanier[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Stanier's place of birth was Shropshire[2]. He was born on January 31, 1899[3]. His father was Sir Beville Stanier, 1st Baronet[8]. His mother was Sarah Constance Gibbons[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College[15], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Stanier's professions included military personnel[5]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of Leopold II[17], a grade of an order[34]; Military Cross[18], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1914[37]; Legion of Honour[19], a state order[38], in France[39], founded in 1802[40]; Silver Star[20], a star[41], in United States[42], founded in 1918[43]; and Distinguished Service Order[21], a military decoration[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1886[46].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Stanier's spouses was Dorothy Gladys Miller[10]. Children include Sylvia Mary Finola Stanier[11] and Sir Beville Stanier, 3rd Baronet[12], b. 1934[47], of United Kingdom[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 10, 1995[4] and January 1, 1995[7].

Why It Matters

Alexander Stanier is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Stanier born?

Born in Shropshire[2], Alexander Stanier…

Who were Alexander Stanier's parents?

Alexander Stanier's father was Sir Beville Stanier, 1st Baronet[8]. Alexander Stanier's mother was Sarah Constance Gibbons[9].

Who was Alexander Stanier married to?

Alexander Stanier's spouses include Dorothy Gladys Miller[10].

What did Alexander Stanier do for work?

Alexander Stanier worked as military personnel[5].

Where did Alexander Stanier go to school?

Alexander Stanier was educated at Eton College[15] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].

What awards did Alexander Stanier receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Leopold II[17], Military Cross[18], Legion of Honour[19], and Silver Star[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . The London Gazette 39175. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . wikidata.org.
  25. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Shropshire
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Given name Alexander, Beville, Gibbons
    Military branch British Army
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