Col. Leslie Davidson

Scottish cricketer and army officer (1850–1915)
Person human Q75354513
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Col. Leslie Davidson

Summary

Col. Leslie Davidson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kincardineshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1850[3]. He died in Rouen[4]. He died on August 3, 1915[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], cricketer[7], and courtier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Col. Leslie Davidson was born in Kincardineshire[2].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson passed away in Rouen[4].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson was born on January 1, 1850[3].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson was born on January 31, 1850[10].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson died on August 3, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Rouen[11].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson's father was Professor Patrick Davidson[12].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson was married to Lady Theodora Keppel[13].
  • A child of Col. Leslie Davidson was Hilary Davidson[14].
  • A child of Col. Leslie Davidson was Vera Davidson[15].
  • A child of Col. Leslie Davidson was Leopoldina Davidson of Inchmarlo[16].
  • A child of Col. Leslie Davidson was Donald Alastair Leslie Davidson[17].
  • A child of Col. Leslie Davidson was Colin Keppel Davidson[18].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • British English was Col. Leslie Davidson's native language[20].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson's professions included cricketer[7].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson worked as a courtier[8].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson held the position of aide-de-camp[21].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson held the position of aide-de-camp[22].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson held the position of Gentleman Usher[23].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[24].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson received the Queen's South Africa Medal[26].
  • Col. Leslie Davidson was a member of Royal Horse Artillery[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kincardineshire[2], Col. Leslie Davidson… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1850[3] and January 31, 1850[10]. His father was Professor Patrick Davidson[12]. British English was his native language[20].

Education

Col. Leslie Davidson's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], cricketer[7], and courtier[8]. Positions held include aide-de-camp[21], a military position[28] and Gentleman Usher[23], a position[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32] and Queen's South Africa Medal[26], an award[33], founded in 1900[34].

Personal Life

Col. Leslie Davidson was married to Lady Theodora Keppel[13]. Children include Hilary Davidson[14]; Vera Davidson[15]; Leopoldina Davidson of Inchmarlo[16], 1894–1974[35], of United Kingdom[36]; Donald Alastair Leslie Davidson[17], a military personnel[37], 1891–1917[38], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39], awarded the Military Cross[40]; and Colin Keppel Davidson[18], a military personnel[41], 1895–1943[42], of United Kingdom[43], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[44].

Death and Burial

Col. Leslie Davidson died on August 3, 1915[5]. He died in Rouen[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[45]. He is buried at Rouen[11].

Why It Matters

Col. Leslie Davidson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Col. Leslie Davidson born?

Col. Leslie Davidson's place of birth was Kincardineshire[2].

Where did Col. Leslie Davidson die?

Col. Leslie Davidson died in Rouen[4].

Who were Col. Leslie Davidson's parents?

Col. Leslie Davidson's father was Professor Patrick Davidson[12].

Who was Col. Leslie Davidson married to?

Col. Leslie Davidson's spouses include Lady Theodora Keppel[13].

What did Col. Leslie Davidson do for work?

Col. Leslie Davidson worked as military personnel[6], cricketer[7], and courtier[8].

Where did Col. Leslie Davidson go to school?

Col. Leslie Davidson was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[24].

What awards did Col. Leslie Davidson receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[25] and Queen's South Africa Medal[26].

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  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  26. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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