Bernard Montgomery
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Bernard Montgomery
Summary
Bernard Montgomery is a human[1]. He was born in Kennington[2]. He passed away in Alton[3]. He worked as a military officer[4], writer[5], politician[6], and general field marshal[7]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74,027 views/month, #3,952 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Bernard Montgomery was born in Kennington[2].
- Bernard Montgomery died in Alton[3].
- Burial took place at Beaulieu Abbey[9].
- Bernard Montgomery's father was Henry Montgomery[10].
- Bernard Montgomery's mother was Maud Farrar[11].
- Bernard Montgomery was married to Elizabeth Carver[12].
- A child of Bernard Montgomery was David Montgomery, 2nd Viscount Montgomery of Alamein[13].
- Bernard Montgomery held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- Bernard Montgomery worked as a military officer[4].
- Bernard Montgomery worked as a writer[5].
- Bernard Montgomery worked as a politician[6].
- Bernard Montgomery's professions included general field marshal[7].
- Bernard Montgomery held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].
- Bernard Montgomery held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
- Bernard Montgomery held the position of Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)[17].
- Bernard Montgomery was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[18].
- Bernard Montgomery's education included a stint at Command and Staff College[19].
- Bernard Montgomery received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20].
- Bernard Montgomery received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[21].
- Bernard Montgomery received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[22].
- Bernard Montgomery received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
- Bernard Montgomery received the Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[24].
- Bernard Montgomery received the Distinguished Service Order[25].
- Bernard Montgomery is recorded as male[26].
- Bernard Montgomery's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Kennington[2], Bernard Montgomery… his father was Henry Montgomery[10]. His mother was Maud Farrar[11].
Education
Educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[18], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1802[30] and Command and Staff College[19], a staff college[31], in Pakistan[32], founded in 1905[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[4], writer[5], politician[6], and general field marshal[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[15], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1801[36]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)[17], a military position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1904[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[21], a courage award[44], in France[45], founded in 1915[46]; Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[22], a grade of an order[47]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1815[50]; Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[24], a grade of an order[51], in United States[52]; and Distinguished Service Order[25], a military decoration[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1886[55].
Personal Life
Bernard Montgomery was married to Elizabeth Carver[12]. A child of him was David Montgomery, 2nd Viscount Montgomery of Alamein[13].
Death and Burial
Bernard Montgomery passed away in Alton[3]. He is buried at Beaulieu Abbey[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Bernard Montgomery include Colleville-Montgomery[56], a commune of France[57], in France[58].
Why It Matters
Bernard Montgomery ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74,027 views/month, #3,952 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 104 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Colleville-Montgomery[56], a commune of France[57], in France[58].
FAQs
Where was Bernard Montgomery born?
Bernard Montgomery was born in Kennington[2].
Where did Bernard Montgomery die?
Bernard Montgomery passed away in Alton[3].
Who were Bernard Montgomery's parents?
Bernard Montgomery's father was Henry Montgomery[10]. Bernard Montgomery's mother was Maud Farrar[11].
Who was Bernard Montgomery married to?
Bernard Montgomery's spouses include Elizabeth Carver[12].
What did Bernard Montgomery do for work?
Bernard Montgomery worked as military officer[4], writer[5], politician[6], and general field marshal[7].
Where did Bernard Montgomery go to school?
Bernard Montgomery was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[18] and Command and Staff College[19].
What awards did Bernard Montgomery receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[21], Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[22], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].