Charles Lyon

English soldier & cricketer (1878-1959)
Person human Q5080419
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Charles Lyon

Summary

Charles Lyon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rocester[2]. He was born on +1878-03-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Ightfield[4]. He died on +1959-12-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6] and soldier[7].

Key Facts

  • Charles Lyon was born in Rocester[2].
  • Charles Lyon died in Ightfield[4].
  • Charles Lyon was born on +1878-03-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Lyon died on +1959-12-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Lyon held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Charles Lyon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Charles Lyon worked as a cricketer[6].
  • Charles Lyon worked as a soldier[7].
  • Charles Lyon held the position of military officer[10].
  • Charles Lyon received the Distinguished Service Order[11].
  • Charles Lyon received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[12].
  • Charles Lyon received the Officer of the Order of the Crown[13].
  • Charles Lyon received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[14].
  • Charles Lyon's image is recorded as CharlesLyonPortrait.jpg[15].
  • Charles Lyon is recorded as male[16].
  • Charles Lyon's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Charles Lyon's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • Charles Lyon's military branch is recorded as North Staffordshire Regiment[19].
  • Charles Lyon's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[20].
  • Charles Lyon's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[21].
  • Charles Lyon's participated in conflict is recorded as Second Boer War[22].
  • Charles Lyon's sport is recorded as cricket[23].
  • Charles Lyon's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02vx158[24].
  • Charles Lyon's given name is recorded as Charles[25].
  • Charles Lyon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rocester[2], Charles Lyon… he was born on +1878-03-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6] and soldier[7]. Charles Lyon held the position of military officer[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[11], a military decoration[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1886[29]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[12], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; Officer of the Order of the Crown[13], a grade of an order[33], in Belgium[34]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[14], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Death and Burial

Charles Lyon died on +1959-12-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Ightfield[4].

FAQs

Where was Charles Lyon born?

Charles Lyon was born in Rocester[2].

Where did Charles Lyon die?

Charles Lyon died in Ightfield[4].

What did Charles Lyon do for work?

Charles Lyon worked as cricketer[6] and soldier[7].

What awards did Charles Lyon receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[11], Companion of the Order of the Bath[12], Officer of the Order of the Crown[13], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[14].

References

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  1. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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