Colin Gubbins

British Army general (1896–1976)
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Colin Gubbins

Summary

Colin Gubbins is a human[1]. Born in Tokyo[2], he… he was born on July 2, 1896[3]. He passed away in Stornoway[4]. He died on February 11, 1976[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and military commander[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,157 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Colin Gubbins was born in Tokyo[2].
  • Colin Gubbins was born in Tokyo[9].
  • Colin Gubbins died in Stornoway[4].
  • Colin Gubbins was born on July 2, 1896[3].
  • Colin Gubbins died on February 11, 1976[5].
  • Colin Gubbins's father was John Harington Gubbins[10].
  • Among Colin Gubbins's spouses was Norah Creina Somerville Warren[11].
  • Colin Gubbins held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Colin Gubbins's professions included military officer[6].
  • Colin Gubbins worked as a military commander[7].
  • Colin Gubbins's field of work was military affairs[13].
  • Colin Gubbins's education included a stint at Cheltenham College[14].
  • Colin Gubbins received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Colin Gubbins received the Military Cross[16].
  • Colin Gubbins received the Distinguished Service Order[17].
  • Colin Gubbins received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Colin Gubbins received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Colin Gubbins received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Colin Gubbins is recorded as male[21].
  • Colin Gubbins's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Colin Gubbins's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Colin Gubbins's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[24].
  • Colin Gubbins was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Colin Gubbins was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Colin Gubbins was part of the conflict Russian Civil War[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Tokyo[2], a metropolitan prefecture[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1868[30], headquartered in Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building[31]. Colin Gubbins was born on July 2, 1896[3]. His father was John Harington Gubbins[10].

Education

Colin Gubbins was educated at Cheltenham College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and military commander[7]. Colin Gubbins's field of work was military affairs[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Military Cross[16], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1914[36]; Distinguished Service Order[17], a military decoration[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1886[39]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Personal Life

Colin Gubbins was married to Norah Creina Somerville Warren[11].

Death and Burial

Colin Gubbins died on February 11, 1976[5]. He passed away in Stornoway[4].

Why It Matters

Colin Gubbins ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,157 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Colin Gubbins born?

Colin Gubbins was born in Tokyo[2].

Where did Colin Gubbins die?

Colin Gubbins died in Stornoway[4].

Who were Colin Gubbins's parents?

Colin Gubbins's father was John Harington Gubbins[10].

Who was Colin Gubbins married to?

Colin Gubbins's spouses include Norah Creina Somerville Warren[11].

What did Colin Gubbins do for work?

Colin Gubbins worked as military officer[6] and military commander[7].

Where did Colin Gubbins go to school?

Colin Gubbins was educated at Cheltenham College[14].

What awards did Colin Gubbins receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Military Cross[16], Distinguished Service Order[17], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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