Cyril Falls

British military historian
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Cyril Falls

Summary

Cyril Falls is a human[1]. He was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on March 2, 1888[3]. He died in Walton-on-Thames[4]. He died on April 23, 1971[5]. He worked as a military historian[6], university teacher[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Cyril Falls was born in Dublin[2].
  • Cyril Falls passed away in Walton-on-Thames[4].
  • Cyril Falls was born on March 2, 1888[3].
  • Cyril Falls died on April 23, 1971[5].
  • Cyril Falls's father was Charles Falls[10].
  • Cyril Falls's mother was Clare Bentham[11].
  • Cyril Falls held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Cyril Falls held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Cyril Falls worked as a military historian[6].
  • Cyril Falls's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Cyril Falls worked as a journalist[8].
  • Cyril Falls was employed by University of Oxford[14].
  • Cyril Falls's education included a stint at Bradfield College[15].
  • Cyril Falls received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Cyril Falls is recorded as male[17].
  • Cyril Falls's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Cyril Falls's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Cyril Falls's Commons category is recorded as Cyril Falls[20].
  • Cyril Falls was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Cyril Falls's family name is recorded as Falls[22].
  • Cyril Falls's given name is recorded as Cyril[23].
  • Cyril Falls's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Cyril Falls's Commons Creator page is recorded as Cyril Falls[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Cyril Falls's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on March 2, 1888[3]. His father was Charles Falls[10]. His mother was Clare Bentham[11].

Education

Cyril Falls was educated at Bradfield College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian[6], university teacher[7], and journalist[8]. Among Cyril Falls's employers was University of Oxford[14].

Recognition

Cyril Falls received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

Death and Burial

Cyril Falls died on April 23, 1971[5]. He passed away in Walton-on-Thames[4].

Why It Matters

Cyril Falls ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Cyril Falls born?

Cyril Falls was born in Dublin[2].

Where did Cyril Falls die?

Cyril Falls passed away in Walton-on-Thames[4].

Who were Cyril Falls's parents?

Cyril Falls's father was Charles Falls[10]. Cyril Falls's mother was Clare Bentham[11].

What did Cyril Falls do for work?

Cyril Falls worked as military historian[6], university teacher[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Cyril Falls go to school?

Cyril Falls was educated at Bradfield College[15].

What awards did Cyril Falls receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Cyril
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    Image Cyril-Bentham-Falls 1.jpg
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