Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig
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Summary
Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig was born on June 19, 1861[1], in Charlotte Square[2]. He died on January 29, 1928[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and army officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,789 views/month, #6,369 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Princes Gate[8]
- Place of burial: Dryburgh Abbey[9]
- Father: John Haig[10]
- Mother: Rachel Mackerras Veitch[11]
- Spouse: Dorothy Maud Vivian[12]
- Child: Irene Astor, Baroness Astor of Hever[13], George Haig, 2nd Earl Haig[14], Lady Alexandra Haig[15], Lady Victoria Haig[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Native language: British English[18]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[19]
- Educated at: Brasenose College[20], Clifton College[21], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[22], Edinburgh Collegiate School[23]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[26], Order of St. George, 4th class[27], Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[28], Order of the Thistle[29], Order of Merit[30], Victory Medal[31], Médaille militaire[32], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[33], Distinguished Service Medal[34], Order of the Star of Karađorđe[35], Miloš Obilić Medal of Bravery[36], Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Noble title: Earl Haig[39], Viscount Dawick[40], Baron Haig[41]
- Military branch: British Army[42]
- Commons category: Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig[43]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[44]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[45]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): British Expeditionary Force[46]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[47], Second Boer War[48], Mahdist War[49]
- Family name: Haig[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig include Mount Sir Douglas[51], a mountain[52], in Canada[53].
Why It Matters
Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Mount Sir Douglas[51], a mountain[52], in Canada[53].
FAQs
Where was Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig born?
Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig was born in Charlotte Square[2].
Where did Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig die?
Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig died in London[4].
Who were Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig's parents?
Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig's father was John Haig[10]. Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig's mother was Rachel Mackerras Veitch[11].
Who was Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig married to?
Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig's spouses include Dorothy Maud Vivian[12].
What did Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig do for work?
Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig worked as a politician[5] and army officer[6].
Where did Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig go to school?
Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig was educated at Brasenose College[20], Clifton College[21], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[22], and Edinburgh Collegiate School[23].
What awards did Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[26], and Order of St. George, 4th class[27].