Cecil Rawling

British general, explorer and author (1870–1917)
Person human Q1052339
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Cecil Rawling

Summary

Cecil Rawling is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1870-02-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Passendale[4]. He died on +1917-10-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Cecil Rawling's place of birth was London[2].
  • Cecil Rawling passed away in Passendale[4].
  • Cecil Rawling was born on +1870-02-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Cecil Rawling died on +1917-10-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Cecil Rawling is buried at The Huts Cemetery[9].
  • Cecil Rawling held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Cecil Rawling worked as an explorer[6].
  • Cecil Rawling worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Cecil Rawling's education included a stint at Clifton College[11].
  • Cecil Rawling received the Distinguished Service Order[12].
  • Cecil Rawling received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].
  • Cecil Rawling received the Patron’s Medal[14].
  • Cecil Rawling received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[15].
  • Cecil Rawling received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[16].
  • Cecil Rawling received the Mentioned in Despatches[17].
  • Cecil Rawling was a member of Royal Geographical Society[18].
  • Cecil Rawling's image is recorded as Cecil Godfrey Rawling.png[19].
  • Cecil Rawling is recorded as male[20].
  • Cecil Rawling's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Cecil Rawling's ISNI is recorded as 0000000063839461[22].
  • Cecil Rawling's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 6785638[23].
  • Cecil Rawling's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • Cecil Rawling's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n2004059330[25].
  • Cecil Rawling's Commons category is recorded as Cecil Godfrey Rawling[26].
  • Cecil Rawling's SBN author ID is recorded as CFIV235263[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Cecil Rawling… he was born on +1870-02-16T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Cecil Rawling was educated at Clifton College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[12], a military decoration[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1886[30]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Patron’s Medal[14], a science award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1839[35]; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[15]; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[16], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and Mentioned in Despatches[17], an award[38].

Death and Burial

Cecil Rawling died on +1917-10-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Passendale[4]. Burial took place at The Huts Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Cecil Rawling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Cecil Rawling born?

Cecil Rawling's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Cecil Rawling die?

Cecil Rawling died in Passendale[4].

What did Cecil Rawling do for work?

Cecil Rawling worked as explorer[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Cecil Rawling go to school?

Cecil Rawling was educated at Clifton College[11].

What awards did Cecil Rawling receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[12], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], Patron’s Medal[14], and Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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