David Watson

Canadian journalist, newspaper owner, and general
Person human Q5240877
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David Watson

Summary

David Watson is a human[1]. He was born in Quebec City[2]. He was born on February 7, 1869[3]. He passed away in Quebec City[4]. He died on February 19, 1922[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • David Watson's place of birth was Quebec City[2].
  • David Watson passed away in Quebec City[4].
  • David Watson was born on February 7, 1869[3].
  • David Watson died on February 19, 1922[5].
  • David Watson held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • David Watson worked as a military officer[6].
  • David Watson's professions included journalist[7].
  • David Watson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10].
  • David Watson received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11].
  • David Watson received the Croix de Guerre[12].
  • David Watson received the Croix de guerre[13].
  • David Watson is recorded as male[14].
  • David Watson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • David Watson's military branch is recorded as Canadian Corps[16].
  • David Watson's Commons category is recorded as David Watson (general)[17].
  • David Watson's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[18].
  • David Watson was part of the conflict World War I[19].
  • David Watson's family name is recorded as Watson[20].
  • David Watson's given name is recorded as David[21].
  • David Watson's depicted by is recorded as Major-General Sir David Watson[22].
  • David Watson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Canadian Biography[23].

Body

Origins and Family

David Watson's place of birth was Quebec City[2]. He was born on February 7, 1869[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and journalist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10], a grade of an order[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1815[26]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28]; and Croix de Guerre[12], an award[29], in France[30], founded in 1915[31].

Death and Burial

David Watson died on February 19, 1922[5]. He passed away in Quebec City[4].

Why It Matters

David Watson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was David Watson born?

David Watson was born in Quebec City[2].

Where did David Watson die?

David Watson died in Quebec City[4].

What did David Watson do for work?

David Watson worked as military officer[6] and journalist[7].

What awards did David Watson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11], Croix de Guerre[12], and Croix de guerre[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . biographi.ca. Retrieved . biographi.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] ↑ . 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. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Watson
    Gnd id → 1252963726
    Described by source → Dictionary of Canadian Biography
    Freebase id → /m/03cvdtb
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