Chandos Blair

British army officer and special envoy (1919–2011)
Person human Q267579
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Chandos Blair

Summary

Chandos Blair is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on +1919-02-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Gullane[4]. He died on +2011-01-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Chandos Blair's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Chandos Blair passed away in Gullane[4].
  • Chandos Blair was born on +1919-02-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Chandos Blair was born on +1919-02-22T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Chandos Blair died on +2011-01-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Chandos Blair's father was Arthur Blair[9].
  • Chandos Blair's mother was Elizabeth Mary Hoskyns[10].
  • Among Chandos Blair's spouses was Audrey Travers[11].
  • A child of Chandos Blair was Susan Blair[12].
  • A child of Chandos Blair was James Chandos Blair[13].
  • Chandos Blair held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Chandos Blair held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Chandos Blair's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Chandos Blair was educated at Harrow School[16].
  • Chandos Blair received the medal bar[17].
  • Chandos Blair received the Military Cross[18].
  • Chandos Blair received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Chandos Blair received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Chandos Blair is recorded as male[21].
  • Chandos Blair's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Chandos Blair's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Chandos Blair's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[24].
  • Chandos Blair's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[25].
  • Chandos Blair's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[26].
  • Chandos Blair's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/04j9kpv[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Chandos Blair… Recorded date of birth include +1919-02-25T00:00:00Z[3] and +1919-02-22T00:00:00Z[8]. His father was Arthur Blair[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Mary Hoskyns[10].

Education

Chandos Blair's education included a stint at Harrow School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Chandos Blair's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include medal bar[17], a grade of an order[28]; Military Cross[18], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1914[31]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20], a knighthood[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Personal Life

Chandos Blair was married to Audrey Travers[11]. Children include Susan Blair[12] and James Chandos Blair[13], 1948–2005[36], of United Kingdom[37].

Death and Burial

Chandos Blair died on +2011-01-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Gullane[4].

Why It Matters

Chandos Blair ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Chandos Blair born?

Chandos Blair's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Chandos Blair die?

Chandos Blair died in Gullane[4].

Who were Chandos Blair's parents?

Chandos Blair's father was Arthur Blair[9]. Chandos Blair's mother was Elizabeth Mary Hoskyns[10].

Who was Chandos Blair married to?

Chandos Blair's spouses include Audrey Travers[11].

What did Chandos Blair do for work?

Chandos Blair worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Chandos Blair go to school?

Chandos Blair was educated at Harrow School[16].

What awards did Chandos Blair receive?

Honors received include medal bar[17], Military Cross[18], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . The Peerage. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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