Charles Close

Summary

Charles Close is a human^[1]. Born in Jersey^[2], he… he was born on August 10, 1865^[3]. He passed away in Winchester^[4]. He died on December 19, 1952^[5]. He worked as an engineer^[6], military personnel^[7], geographer^[8], and army officer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Jersey^[2], Charles Close…
• Charles Close died in Winchester^[4].
• Charles Close was born on August 10, 1865^[3].
• Charles Close died on December 19, 1952^[5].
• Charles Close's father was Frederick Close^[11].
• Charles Close's mother was Lydia Ann Stevens^[12].
• Charles Close was married to Gladys Violet Percival^[13].
• A child of Charles Close was Richard Fetherston Arden-Close^[14].
• A child of Charles Close was Yvonne K. Arden-Close^[15].
• A child of Charles Close was John Arden-Close^[16].
• Charles Close held citizenship in United Kingdom^[17].
• Charles Close held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[18].
• Charles Close worked as an engineer^[6].
• Charles Close's professions included military personnel^[7].
• Charles Close's professions included geographer^[8].
• Charles Close worked as an army officer^[9].
• Charles Close held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society^[19].
• Charles Close was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich^[20].
• Charles Close received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[21].
• Charles Close received the Companion of the Order of the Bath^[22].
• Charles Close received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[23].
• Charles Close received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George^[24].
• Charles Close received the Victoria Medal^[25].
• Charles Close was a member of Royal Society^[26].
• Charles Close is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Close's place of birth was Jersey^[2]. He was born on August 10, 1865^[3]. His father was Frederick Close^[11]. His mother was Lydia Ann Stevens^[12].

Education

Charles Close's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer^[6], military personnel^[7], geographer^[8], and army officer^[9]. Charles Close held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society^[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[21], a fellowship award^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Companion of the Order of the Bath^[22], a grade of an order^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1815^[32]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[23], a grade of an order^[33], in United Kingdom^[34]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George^[24], a grade of an order^[35], in United Kingdom^[36]; and Victoria Medal^[25], a science award^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1902^[39].

Personal Life

Charles Close was married to Gladys Violet Percival^[13]. Children include Richard Fetherston Arden-Close^[14], Yvonne K. Arden-Close^[15], and John Arden-Close^[16].

Death and Burial

Charles Close died on December 19, 1952^[5]. He passed away in Winchester^[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Close ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).^[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

FAQs

Where was Charles Close born?

Charles Close was born in Jersey^[2].

Where did Charles Close die?

Charles Close died in Winchester^[4].

Who were Charles Close's parents?

Charles Close's father was Frederick Close^[11]. Charles Close's mother was Lydia Ann Stevens^[12].

Who was Charles Close married to?

Charles Close's spouses include Gladys Violet Percival^[13].

What did Charles Close do for work?

Charles Close worked as engineer^[6], military personnel^[7], geographer^[8], and army officer^[9].

Where did Charles Close go to school?

Charles Close was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich^[20].

What awards did Charles Close receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[21], Companion of the Order of the Bath^[22], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[23], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George^[24].