David Steel

Royal Navy admiral (1961)
Person human Q5240040
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Summary

David Steel was born on April 6, 1961[1]. He has worked as a naval officer[2]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[3]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[4]
  • Educated at: Durham University[5], Rossall School[6]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[7], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Military branch: Royal Navy[10]
  • Commons category: David Steel (Royal Navy officer)[11]
  • Military, police or special rank: vice admiral[12]
  • Family name: Steel[13]
  • Given name: David[14]
  • Different from: David Steel[15]

Why It Matters

David Steel is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]

FAQs

What did David Steel do for work?

David Steel worked as a naval officer[2].

Where did David Steel go to school?

David Steel was educated at Durham University[5] and Rossall School[6].

What awards did David Steel receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[7] and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [3] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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