Basil Davey

British Army general
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Basil Davey

Summary

Basil Davey is a human[1]. He was born in Jersey[2]. He was born on +1897-11-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Russell Square[4]. He died on +1959-11-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jersey[2], Basil Davey…
  • Basil Davey died in Russell Square[4].
  • Basil Davey was born on +1897-11-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Basil Davey died on +1959-11-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Basil Davey held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Basil Davey worked as an engineer[6].
  • Basil Davey's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Basil Davey's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[10].
  • Basil Davey was educated at Jesus College[11].
  • Basil Davey's education included a stint at Blundell's School[12].
  • Basil Davey received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Basil Davey received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • Basil Davey received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[15].
  • Basil Davey received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].
  • Basil Davey's image is recorded as Major General Basil Charles Davey.jpg[17].
  • Basil Davey is recorded as male[18].
  • Basil Davey's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Basil Davey's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Basil Davey's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[21].
  • Basil Davey's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[22].
  • Basil Davey's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[23].
  • Basil Davey's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/080mp61[24].
  • Basil Davey's family name is recorded as Davey[25].
  • Basil Davey's given name is recorded as Basil[26].
  • Basil Davey's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Basil Davey was born in Jersey[2]. He was born on +1897-11-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[10], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1741[30]; Jesus College[11], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1496[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Blundell's School[12], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1604[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1815[42]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[43], in United States[44]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[45], in United States[46].

Death and Burial

Basil Davey died on +1959-11-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Russell Square[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Davey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Basil Davey born?

Basil Davey's place of birth was Jersey[2].

Where did Basil Davey die?

Basil Davey died in Russell Square[4].

What did Basil Davey do for work?

Basil Davey worked as engineer[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Basil Davey go to school?

Basil Davey was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[10], Jesus College[11], and Blundell's School[12].

What awards did Basil Davey receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], Companion of the Order of the Bath[14], Commander of the Legion of Merit[15], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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