Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg

military leader, viceroy, Victoria Cross (1889-1963)
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Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg

Summary

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Richmond[2]. He was born on March 21, 1889[3]. He passed away in Windsor[4]. He died on July 4, 1963[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and swimmer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (653 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg's place of birth was Richmond[2].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg died in Windsor[4].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg was born on March 21, 1889[3].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg died on July 4, 1963[5].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg is buried at Guildford[10].
  • Burial took place at St Martha-on-the-Hill Churchyard[11].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg's father was James Freyberg[12].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg's mother was Julia Hamilton[13].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg was married to Barbara Freyberg, Baroness Freyberg[14].
  • A child of Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg was Paul Freyberg, 2nd Baron Freyberg[15].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg held citizenship in New Zealand[17].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg worked as a politician[6].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg worked as a military officer[7].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg worked as a swimmer[8].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[19].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg's education included a stint at Wellington College[21].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg received the Victoria Cross[22].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg received the Distinguished Service Order[24].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg received the Order of Saint John[25].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg received the Mentioned in Despatches[26].
  • Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[27].

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Origins and Family

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg's place of birth was Richmond[2]. He was born on March 21, 1889[3]. His father was James Freyberg[12]. His mother was Julia Hamilton[13].

Education

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg was educated at Wellington College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and swimmer[8]. Positions held include Governor-General of New Zealand[19], a position[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1841[30] and member of the House of Lords[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1801[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[22], a military decoration[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1856[36]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; Distinguished Service Order[24], a military decoration[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1886[42]; Order of Saint John[25], an order of chivalry[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1888[45]; Mentioned in Despatches[26], an award[46]; and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[27], a courage award[47], in France[48], founded in 1915[49].

Personal Life

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg was married to Barbara Freyberg, Baroness Freyberg[14]. A child of him was Paul Freyberg, 2nd Baron Freyberg[15]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[50].

Death and Burial

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg died on July 4, 1963[5]. He passed away in Windsor[4]. The cause of death was major trauma[51]. Recorded place of burial include Guildford[10] and St Martha-on-the-Hill Churchyard[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg include Freyberg Mountains[52], a mountain range[53].

Why It Matters

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (653 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Freyberg Mountains[52], a mountain range[53].

FAQs

Where was Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg born?

Born in Richmond[2], Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg…

Where did Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg die?

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg passed away in Windsor[4].

Who were Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg's parents?

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg's father was James Freyberg[12]. Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg's mother was Julia Hamilton[13].

Who was Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg married to?

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg's spouses include Barbara Freyberg, Baroness Freyberg[14].

What did Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg do for work?

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and swimmer[8].

Where did Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg go to school?

Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg was educated at Wellington College[21].

What awards did Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[22], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23], Distinguished Service Order[24], and Order of Saint John[25].

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  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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