Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge

British Army general (1896-1974)
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Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge

Summary

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on July 22, 1896[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 29, 1974[5]. He worked as a politician[6], engineer[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's place of birth was London[2].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge passed away in London[4].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge was born on July 22, 1896[3].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge died on April 29, 1974[5].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's father was William Robertson[10].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's mother was Mildred Adelaide Palin[11].
  • Among Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's spouses was Edith Christina Macindoe[12].
  • A child of Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge was Christine Veronica Helen Robertson[13].
  • A child of Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge was William Robertson[14].
  • A child of Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge was Catherine Fiona Robertson[15].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge held citizenship in India[17].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge held citizenship in British Raj[18].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge held citizenship in Dominion of India[19].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge worked as a politician[6].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge worked as an engineer[7].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's professions included military officer[8].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge held the position of High Commissioner[20].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[22].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge was educated at Charterhouse School[23].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge received the Military Cross[24].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge was born in London[2]. He was born on July 22, 1896[3]. His father was William Robertson[10]. His mother was Mildred Adelaide Palin[11].

Education

Educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[22], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1741[30] and Charterhouse School[23], a boarding school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1611[33], headquartered in Godalming[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], engineer[7], and military officer[8]. Positions held include High Commissioner[20], a title of authority[35] and member of the House of Lords[21], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1801[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[24], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1914[41]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1815[44]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[26], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[27], a knighthood[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[49], a grade of an order[50], in United States[51]; and Distinguished Service Order[52], a military decoration[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1886[55].

Personal Life

Among Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's spouses was Edith Christina Macindoe[12]. Children include Christine Veronica Helen Robertson[13], 1927–1997[56]; William Robertson[14], a politician[57], 1930–2009[58], of United Kingdom[59]; and Catherine Fiona Robertson[15], 1939–2020[60], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[61].

Death and Burial

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge died on April 29, 1974[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge born?

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge die?

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge died in London[4].

Who were Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's parents?

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's father was William Robertson[10]. Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's mother was Mildred Adelaide Palin[11].

Who was Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge married to?

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge's spouses include Edith Christina Macindoe[12].

What did Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge do for work?

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge worked as politician[6], engineer[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge go to school?

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[22] and Charterhouse School[23].

What awards did Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[26], and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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