Christopher Vokes

Canadian general (1904–1985)
Person human Q1977648
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Summary

Christopher Vokes is a human[1]. Born in Armagh[2], he… he was born on April 13, 1904[3]. He died in Oakville[4]. He died on March 27, 1985[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Christopher Vokes was born in Armagh[2].
  • Christopher Vokes passed away in Oakville[4].
  • Christopher Vokes was born on April 13, 1904[3].
  • Christopher Vokes died on March 27, 1985[5].
  • Christopher Vokes held citizenship in Canada[8].
  • Christopher Vokes worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Christopher Vokes's education included a stint at McGill University[9].
  • Christopher Vokes's education included a stint at Royal Military College of Canada[10].
  • Christopher Vokes's education included a stint at Staff College, Camberley[11].
  • Christopher Vokes received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Christopher Vokes received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[13].
  • Christopher Vokes received the Distinguished Service Order[14].
  • Christopher Vokes is recorded as male[15].
  • Christopher Vokes's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Christopher Vokes's military branch is recorded as Canadian Armed Forces[17].
  • Christopher Vokes's Commons category is recorded as Christopher Vokes[18].
  • Christopher Vokes's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[19].
  • The cause of death was cancer[20].
  • Christopher Vokes was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • Christopher Vokes's family name is recorded as Vokes[22].
  • Christopher Vokes's given name is recorded as Christopher[23].
  • Christopher Vokes's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Christopher Vokes's start of work period is recorded as 1925[25].

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Origins and Family

Christopher Vokes's place of birth was Armagh[2]. He was born on April 13, 1904[3].

Education

Educated at McGill University[9], a public research university[26], in Canada[27], founded in 1821[28], headquartered in Montreal[29]; Royal Military College of Canada[10], a military academy[30], in Canada[31], founded in 1876[32]; and Staff College, Camberley[11], a staff college[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1858[35].

Career and Affiliations

Christopher Vokes worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[13], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1815[40]; and Distinguished Service Order[14], a military decoration[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1886[43].

Death and Burial

Christopher Vokes died on March 27, 1985[5]. He died in Oakville[4]. The cause of death was cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Christopher Vokes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Christopher Vokes born?

Christopher Vokes's place of birth was Armagh[2].

Where did Christopher Vokes die?

Christopher Vokes died in Oakville[4].

What did Christopher Vokes do for work?

Christopher Vokes worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Christopher Vokes go to school?

Christopher Vokes was educated at McGill University[9], Royal Military College of Canada[10], and Staff College, Camberley[11].

What awards did Christopher Vokes receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], Companion of the Order of the Bath[13], and Distinguished Service Order[14].

References

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  17. [3] ↑ . TracesOfWar. wikidata.org.
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  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [43] ↑ . 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. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at → McGill University, Royal Military College of Canada, Staff College, Camberley
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