Campbell Tait

British naval officer, Governor of Southern Rhodesia 1945/1946 (1886-1946)
Person human Q5028151
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Campbell Tait

Summary

Campbell Tait is a human[1]. His place of birth was Morice Town[2]. He was born on +1886-08-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Harare[4]. He died on +1946-07-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Morice Town[2], Campbell Tait…
  • Campbell Tait passed away in Harare[4].
  • Campbell Tait was born on +1886-08-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Campbell Tait died on +1946-07-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Harare (Pioneer) Cemetery, Commonwealth Sections[10].
  • Campbell Tait was married to Katie Cynthia Grenfell[11].
  • Campbell Tait held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Campbell Tait held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Campbell Tait worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Campbell Tait's professions included military officer[7].
  • Campbell Tait's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Campbell Tait held the position of Governor of Southern Rhodesia[14].
  • Campbell Tait held the position of commanding officer[15].
  • Campbell Tait received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Campbell Tait received the Member of the Royal Victorian Order[17].
  • Campbell Tait received the Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[18].
  • Campbell Tait received the Knight of the Order of Saint John[19].
  • Campbell Tait was a member of Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Campbell Tait is recorded as male[21].
  • Campbell Tait's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Campbell Tait's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[23].
  • Campbell Tait's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[24].
  • Campbell Tait's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[25].
  • Campbell Tait's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[26].
  • Campbell Tait was part of the conflict World War I[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Morice Town[2], Campbell Tait… he was born on +1886-08-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include Governor of Southern Rhodesia[14], a position[28], founded in 1923[29] and commanding officer[15], a military position[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; Member of the Royal Victorian Order[17], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[18], a grade of an order[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1892[38]; and Knight of the Order of Saint John[19], a grade of an order[39].

Personal Life

Among Campbell Tait's spouses was Katie Cynthia Grenfell[11].

Death and Burial

Campbell Tait died on +1946-07-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Harare[4]. He is buried at Harare (Pioneer) Cemetery, Commonwealth Sections[10].

Why It Matters

Campbell Tait ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Campbell Tait born?

Campbell Tait's place of birth was Morice Town[2].

Where did Campbell Tait die?

Campbell Tait died in Harare[4].

Who was Campbell Tait married to?

Campbell Tait's spouses include Katie Cynthia Grenfell[11].

What did Campbell Tait do for work?

Campbell Tait worked as naval officer[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8].

What awards did Campbell Tait receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], Member of the Royal Victorian Order[17], Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[18], and Knight of the Order of Saint John[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. Retrieved . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The London Gazette 36958. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The London Gazette 37144. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Dreadnought Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Dreadnought Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Shuaib-bot bot · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Our campaigns candidate id 668307
    Dreadnought project page William_Eric_Campbell_Tait
    Spouse Katie Cynthia Grenfell
    Given name William, Eric, Campbell
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