Bill King

British naval officer, yachtsman, author (1910-2012)
Person human Q3813682
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Bill King

Summary

Bill King is a human[1]. He was born on June 23, 1910[2]. He died on September 21, 2012[3]. He worked as an explorer[4] and submariner[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Bill King was born on June 23, 1910[2].
  • Bill King died on September 21, 2012[3].
  • Bill King's father was William Albert de Courcy King[7].
  • Bill King's mother was Georgina Marie MacKenzie[8].
  • Among Bill King's spouses was Anita Leslie[9].
  • A child of Bill King was Richard Tarka Bourke Leslie-King[10].
  • A child of Bill King was Leonie Rose King[11].
  • Bill King's professions included explorer[4].
  • Bill King worked as a submariner[5].
  • Bill King was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[12].
  • Bill King received the Distinguished Service Order[13].
  • Bill King is recorded as male[14].
  • Bill King's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Bill King's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[16].
  • Bill King's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander[17].
  • Bill King was part of the conflict World War II[18].
  • Bill King's family name is recorded as King[19].
  • Bill King's given name is recorded as Bill[20].
  • Bill King's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • Bill King's subject has role is recorded as centenarian[22].

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Origins and Family

Bill King was born on June 23, 1910[2]. His father was William Albert de Courcy King[7]. His mother was Georgina Marie MacKenzie[8].

Education

Bill King's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[4] and submariner[5].

Recognition

Bill King received the Distinguished Service Order[13].

Personal Life

Among Bill King's spouses was Anita Leslie[9]. Children include Richard Tarka Bourke Leslie-King[10], b. 1949[23] and Leonie Rose King[11].

Death and Burial

Bill King died on September 21, 2012[3].

Why It Matters

Bill King ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Who were Bill King's parents?

Bill King's father was William Albert de Courcy King[7]. Bill King's mother was Georgina Marie MacKenzie[8].

Who was Bill King married to?

Bill King's spouses include Anita Leslie[9].

What did Bill King do for work?

Bill King worked as explorer[4] and submariner[5].

Where did Bill King go to school?

Bill King was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[12].

What awards did Bill King receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . irishtimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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