Benjamin d'Urban
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Summary
Benjamin d'Urban was born on January 1, 1777[1], in Halesworth[2]. He died on May 25, 1849[3], in Montreal[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (996 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 16, 1777[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[10], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Position held: Governor of British Guiana[12], commander-in-chief[13]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15]
- Member of: Royal Society[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Military branch: British Army[18]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant-general[19], major general[20]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[21]
- Family name: d'Urban[22]
- Given name: Benjamin[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], Encyclopedia Africana[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Benjamin d'Urban include Durban[28], a city[29], in South Africa[30], founded in 1835[31].
Why It Matters
Benjamin d'Urban has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Entities named for him include Durban[28], a city[29], in South Africa[30], founded in 1835[31].
FAQs
Where was Benjamin d'Urban born?
Benjamin d'Urban was born in Halesworth[2].
Where did Benjamin d'Urban die?
Benjamin d'Urban died in Montreal[4].
What did Benjamin d'Urban do for work?
Benjamin d'Urban worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and soldier[7].
What awards did Benjamin d'Urban receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].