Douglas Anthony Kendrew

British Army general and Governor of Western Australia (1910–1989)
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Douglas Anthony Kendrew

Summary

Douglas Anthony Kendrew is a human[1]. His place of birth was Barnstaple[2]. He was born on +1910-07-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Nottingham[4]. He died on +1989-02-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a rugby union player[6], military personnel[7], and governor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew was born in Barnstaple[2].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew passed away in Nottingham[4].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew was born on +1910-07-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew died on +1989-02-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew's father was John Alexander Kendrew[10].
  • Among Douglas Anthony Kendrew's spouses was Nora Elizabeth Harvey[11].
  • A child of Douglas Anthony Kendrew was Marcia Kendrew[12].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew's professions included rugby union player[6].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew worked as a governor[8].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew held the position of Governor of Western Australia[16].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew held the position of Colonel of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment[17].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew was educated at Uppingham School[18].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew's education included a stint at Royal College of Defence Studies[19].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew received the Distinguished Service Order[22].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew is recorded as male[23].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew's member of sports team is recorded as England men’s national rugby union team[25].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Douglas Anthony Kendrew's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Douglas Anthony Kendrew was born in Barnstaple[2]. He was born on +1910-07-22T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Alexander Kendrew[10].

Education

Educated at Uppingham School[18], a school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1584[30] and Royal College of Defence Studies[19], a staff college[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1927[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include rugby union player[6], military personnel[7], and governor[8]. Positions held include Governor of Western Australia[16], a position[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1832[36] and Colonel of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[21], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1815[41]; and Distinguished Service Order[22], a military decoration[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1886[44].

Personal Life

Douglas Anthony Kendrew was married to Nora Elizabeth Harvey[11]. A child of him was Marcia Kendrew[12].

Death and Burial

Douglas Anthony Kendrew died on +1989-02-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Nottingham[4].

Why It Matters

Douglas Anthony Kendrew ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Douglas Anthony Kendrew born?

Born in Barnstaple[2], Douglas Anthony Kendrew…

Where did Douglas Anthony Kendrew die?

Douglas Anthony Kendrew passed away in Nottingham[4].

Who were Douglas Anthony Kendrew's parents?

Douglas Anthony Kendrew's father was John Alexander Kendrew[10].

Who was Douglas Anthony Kendrew married to?

Douglas Anthony Kendrew's spouses include Nora Elizabeth Harvey[11].

What did Douglas Anthony Kendrew do for work?

Douglas Anthony Kendrew worked as rugby union player[6], military personnel[7], and governor[8].

Where did Douglas Anthony Kendrew go to school?

Douglas Anthony Kendrew was educated at Uppingham School[18] and Royal College of Defence Studies[19].

What awards did Douglas Anthony Kendrew receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Companion of the Order of the Bath[21], and Distinguished Service Order[22].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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