David Bowes-Lyon

British noble (1902-1961)
Person human Q5231604
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David Bowes-Lyon

Summary

David Bowes-Lyon is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1902-05-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Birkhall[4]. He died on +1961-09-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • David Bowes-Lyon was born in London[2].
  • David Bowes-Lyon died in Birkhall[4].
  • David Bowes-Lyon passed away in Crathie[8].
  • David Bowes-Lyon was born on +1902-05-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • David Bowes-Lyon died on +1961-09-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • David Bowes-Lyon is buried at All Saints Church, St Paul's Walden[9].
  • David Bowes-Lyon's father was Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne[10].
  • David Bowes-Lyon's mother was Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne[11].
  • Among David Bowes-Lyon's spouses was Rachel Spender-Clay[12].
  • A child of David Bowes-Lyon was Davina Bowes-Lyon[13].
  • A child of David Bowes-Lyon was Simon Bowes-Lyon[14].
  • David Bowes-Lyon held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • David Bowes-Lyon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • David Bowes-Lyon worked as a politician[6].
  • David Bowes-Lyon held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire[17].
  • David Bowes-Lyon held the position of High Sheriff of Hertfordshire[18].
  • David Bowes-Lyon's education included a stint at Eton College[19].
  • David Bowes-Lyon's education included a stint at Magdalen College[20].
  • David Bowes-Lyon received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21].
  • David Bowes-Lyon's image is recorded as David Bowes-Lyon.jpg[22].
  • David Bowes-Lyon is recorded as male[23].
  • David Bowes-Lyon's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • David Bowes-Lyon's military branch is recorded as British Army[25].
  • David Bowes-Lyon's Commons category is recorded as David Bowes-Lyon[26].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

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Origins and Family

David Bowes-Lyon's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1902-05-02T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne[10]. His mother was Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne[11].

Education

Educated at Eton College[19], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Magdalen College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1458[33].

Career and Affiliations

David Bowes-Lyon worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35] and High Sheriff of Hertfordshire[18], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Recognition

David Bowes-Lyon received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21].

Personal Life

Among David Bowes-Lyon's spouses was Rachel Spender-Clay[12]. Children include Davina Bowes-Lyon[13], an aristocrat[38], 1930–2017[39], of United Kingdom[40] and Simon Bowes-Lyon[14], an aristocrat[41], b. 1932[42], of United Kingdom[43], awarded the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[44].

Death and Burial

David Bowes-Lyon died on +1961-09-13T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Birkhall[4], an estate[45], in United Kingdom[46] and Crathie[8], a village[47], in United Kingdom[48]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27]. Burial took place at All Saints Church, St Paul's Walden[9].

Why It Matters

David Bowes-Lyon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

FAQs

Where was David Bowes-Lyon born?

David Bowes-Lyon was born in London[2].

Where did David Bowes-Lyon die?

David Bowes-Lyon passed away in Birkhall[4].

Who were David Bowes-Lyon's parents?

David Bowes-Lyon's father was Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne[10]. David Bowes-Lyon's mother was Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne[11].

Who was David Bowes-Lyon married to?

David Bowes-Lyon's spouses include Rachel Spender-Clay[12].

What did David Bowes-Lyon do for work?

David Bowes-Lyon worked as politician[6].

Where did David Bowes-Lyon go to school?

David Bowes-Lyon was educated at Eton College[19] and Magdalen College[20].

What awards did David Bowes-Lyon receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21].

References

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  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [18] . The London Gazette 38878. wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [33] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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