Collingwood Dickson

British military officer (1817–1904); recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Collingwood Dickson

Summary

Collingwood Dickson is a human[1]. Born in Valenciennes[2], he… he was born on November 20, 1817[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 28, 1904[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Valenciennes[2], Collingwood Dickson…
  • Collingwood Dickson died in London[4].
  • Collingwood Dickson was born on November 20, 1817[3].
  • Collingwood Dickson died on November 28, 1904[5].
  • Collingwood Dickson died on January 1, 1904[8].
  • Collingwood Dickson is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].
  • Collingwood Dickson's father was Alexander Dickson[10].
  • Collingwood Dickson's mother was Eulalia Brionès[11].
  • Collingwood Dickson was married to Harriet Burnaby[12].
  • A child of Collingwood Dickson was Collingwood Alma Dickson[13].
  • A child of Collingwood Dickson was William Dickson[14].
  • Collingwood Dickson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Collingwood Dickson worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Collingwood Dickson's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16].
  • Collingwood Dickson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Collingwood Dickson is recorded as male[18].
  • Collingwood Dickson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Collingwood Dickson's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Collingwood Dickson's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • Collingwood Dickson was part of the conflict Crimean War[22].
  • Collingwood Dickson's family name is recorded as Dickson[23].
  • Collingwood Dickson's given name is recorded as Collingwood[24].
  • Collingwood Dickson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[25].

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Origins and Family

Collingwood Dickson was born in Valenciennes[2]. He was born on November 20, 1817[3]. His father was Alexander Dickson[10]. His mother was Eulalia Brionès[11].

Education

Collingwood Dickson's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16].

Career and Affiliations

Collingwood Dickson's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Collingwood Dickson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].

Personal Life

Collingwood Dickson was married to Harriet Burnaby[12]. Children include Collingwood Alma Dickson[13] and William Dickson[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 28, 1904[5] and January 1, 1904[8]. Collingwood Dickson passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Collingwood Dickson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Collingwood Dickson born?

Collingwood Dickson's place of birth was Valenciennes[2].

Where did Collingwood Dickson die?

Collingwood Dickson passed away in London[4].

Who were Collingwood Dickson's parents?

Collingwood Dickson's father was Alexander Dickson[10]. Collingwood Dickson's mother was Eulalia Brionès[11].

Who was Collingwood Dickson married to?

Collingwood Dickson's spouses include Harriet Burnaby[12].

What did Collingwood Dickson do for work?

Collingwood Dickson worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Collingwood Dickson go to school?

Collingwood Dickson was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16].

What awards did Collingwood Dickson receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Freebase Data Dumps. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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