Charles Lightoller

British sailor (1874–1952)
Person human Q287044
Charles Lightoller
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Charles Lightoller

Summary

Charles Lightoller is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lancashire[2]. He was born on March 30, 1874[3]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on December 8, 1952[5]. He worked as a sailor[6] and adventurer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,970 views/month, #6,048 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Lightoller was born in Lancashire[2].
  • Charles Lightoller passed away in Richmond[4].
  • Charles Lightoller was born on March 30, 1874[3].
  • Charles Lightoller died on December 8, 1952[5].
  • Burial took place at Mortlake Crematorium[9].
  • Charles Lightoller held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Charles Lightoller worked as a sailor[6].
  • Charles Lightoller's professions included adventurer[7].
  • Charles Lightoller was educated at Cavendish School[11].
  • Charles Lightoller received the Distinguished Service Cross[12].
  • Charles Lightoller is recorded as male[13].
  • Charles Lightoller's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Charles Lightoller's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[15].
  • Charles Lightoller's Commons category is recorded as Charles Lightoller[16].
  • Charles Lightoller's military, police or special rank is recorded as commanding officer[17].
  • The cause of death was heart disease[18].
  • Charles Lightoller was part of the conflict World War I[19].
  • Charles Lightoller's given name is recorded as Charles[20].
  • Charles Lightoller's significant event is recorded as RMS Titanic maiden voyage[21].
  • Charles Lightoller's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Charles Lightoller[22].
  • Charles Lightoller's Commons gallery is recorded as Charles Lightoller[23].
  • Charles Lightoller's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Charles Lightoller's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Charles Lightoller's member of the crew of is recorded as Titanic[26].
  • Charles Lightoller's member of the crew of is recorded as HMS Garry[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Lightoller was born in Lancashire[2]. He was born on March 30, 1874[3].

Education

Charles Lightoller was educated at Cavendish School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sailor[6] and adventurer[7].

Recognition

Charles Lightoller received the Distinguished Service Cross[12].

Death and Burial

Charles Lightoller died on December 8, 1952[5]. He died in Richmond[4]. The cause of death was heart disease[18]. Burial took place at Mortlake Crematorium[9].

Why It Matters

Charles Lightoller ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,970 views/month, #6,048 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Charles Lightoller born?

Charles Lightoller's place of birth was Lancashire[2].

Where did Charles Lightoller die?

Charles Lightoller died in Richmond[4].

What did Charles Lightoller do for work?

Charles Lightoller worked as sailor[6] and adventurer[7].

Where did Charles Lightoller go to school?

Charles Lightoller was educated at Cavendish School[11].

What awards did Charles Lightoller receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Cross[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Encyclopedia Titanica. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Encyclopedia Titanica. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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