Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae

Military leader, historian, viceroy (1911-1980)
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Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae

Summary

Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae is a human[1]. He was born on May 6, 1911[2]. He passed away in London[3]. He died on November 28, 1980[4]. He worked as a historian[5], military personnel[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae died in London[3].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae was born on May 6, 1911[2].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae died on November 28, 1980[4].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's father was Sir Charles Fergusson, 7th Baronet[9].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's mother was Lady Alice Fergusson[10].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae was married to Laura Margaret Grenfell[11].
  • A child of Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae was George Fergusson[12].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's professions included historian[5].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's professions included politician[7].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[14].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's education included a stint at Eton College[16].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[19].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae received the Distinguished Service Order[20].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae received the honorary doctor of the University of Waikato[22].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae received the honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[23].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae is recorded as male[24].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's Commons category is recorded as Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae[27].

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Origins and Family

Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae was born on May 6, 1911[2]. His father was Sir Charles Fergusson, 7th Baronet[9]. His mother was Lady Alice Fergusson[10].

Education

Educated at Eton College[16], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5], military personnel[6], and politician[7]. Positions held include Governor-General of New Zealand[14], a position[34], in New Zealand[35], founded in 1841[36] and member of the House of Lords[15], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1801[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[19], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Distinguished Service Order[20], a military decoration[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1886[46]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; honorary doctor of the University of Waikato[22], an award[49], in New Zealand[50]; and honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[23], an award[51], in New Zealand[52].

Personal Life

Among Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's spouses was Laura Margaret Grenfell[11]. A child of him was George Fergusson[12].

Death and Burial

Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae died on November 28, 1980[4]. He died in London[3].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae include Governor Mountain[53], a mountain[54].

Why It Matters

Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Entities named for him include Governor Mountain[53], a mountain[54].

FAQs

Where did Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae die?

Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae passed away in London[3].

Who were Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's parents?

Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's father was Sir Charles Fergusson, 7th Baronet[9]. Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's mother was Lady Alice Fergusson[10].

Who was Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae married to?

Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae's spouses include Laura Margaret Grenfell[11].

What did Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae do for work?

Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae worked as historian[5], military personnel[6], and politician[7].

Where did Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae go to school?

Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae was educated at Eton College[16] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].

What awards did Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[19], Distinguished Service Order[20], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

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  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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