Andrew Thorne

British Army general (1885–1970)
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Andrew Thorne

Summary

Andrew Thorne is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sevenoaks[2]. He was born on +1885-09-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Spynie Hospital[4]. He died on +1970-09-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], military attaché[7], trainer[8], and military advisor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Andrew Thorne's place of birth was Sevenoaks[2].
  • Andrew Thorne passed away in Spynie Hospital[4].
  • Andrew Thorne was born on +1885-09-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Andrew Thorne died on +1970-09-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Andrew Thorne is buried at Sonning[11].
  • Andrew Thorne's father was Augustus Thorne[12].
  • Andrew Thorne's mother was Mary Frances Nicol[13].
  • Among Andrew Thorne's spouses was Margaret Douglas-Pennant[14].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was Mary Diana Thorne[15].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was George Thorne[16].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was Andrew Thorne[17].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was Peter Thorne[18].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was Margaret Helen Thorne[19].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was Pansy Constance Thorne[20].
  • Andrew Thorne held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
  • Andrew Thorne worked as a military officer[6].
  • Andrew Thorne worked as a military attaché[7].
  • Andrew Thorne worked as a trainer[8].
  • Andrew Thorne's professions included military advisor[9].
  • Andrew Thorne's education included a stint at Eton College[22].
  • Andrew Thorne was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[23].
  • Andrew Thorne's education included a stint at Staff College, Camberley[24].
  • Andrew Thorne was educated at Royal College of Defence Studies[25].
  • Andrew Thorne received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[26].
  • Andrew Thorne received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Andrew Thorne's place of birth was Sevenoaks[2]. He was born on +1885-09-20T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Augustus Thorne[12]. His mother was Mary Frances Nicol[13].

Education

Educated at Eton College[22], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[23], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; Staff College, Camberley[24], a staff college[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1858[36]; and Royal College of Defence Studies[25], a staff college[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1927[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], military attaché[7], trainer[8], and military advisor[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[26], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1815[42]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[27], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[45], a grade of an order[46], in United States[47]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[48], a grade of an order[49], in United States[50]; Distinguished Service Order[51], a military decoration[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1886[54]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[55], a grade of an order[56], in Norway[57].

Personal Life

Andrew Thorne was married to Margaret Douglas-Pennant[14]. Children include Mary Diana Thorne[15]; George Thorne[16], b. 1912[58]; he[17], 1912–1991[59]; Peter Thorne[18], 1914–2004[60], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[61], awarded the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[62]; Margaret Helen Thorne[19], 1917–1986[63]; and Pansy Constance Thorne[20], 1921–1996[64].

Death and Burial

Andrew Thorne died on +1970-09-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Spynie Hospital[4]. Burial took place at Sonning[11].

Why It Matters

Andrew Thorne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Andrew Thorne born?

Andrew Thorne's place of birth was Sevenoaks[2].

Where did Andrew Thorne die?

Andrew Thorne passed away in Spynie Hospital[4].

Who were Andrew Thorne's parents?

Andrew Thorne's father was Augustus Thorne[12]. Andrew Thorne's mother was Mary Frances Nicol[13].

Who was Andrew Thorne married to?

Andrew Thorne's spouses include Margaret Douglas-Pennant[14].

What did Andrew Thorne do for work?

Andrew Thorne worked as military officer[6], military attaché[7], trainer[8], and military advisor[9].

Where did Andrew Thorne go to school?

Andrew Thorne was educated at Eton College[22], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[23], Staff College, Camberley[24], and Royal College of Defence Studies[25].

What awards did Andrew Thorne receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[26], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[27], Commander of the Legion of Merit[45], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[48].

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