Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside
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Summary
Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside was born on May 6, 1880[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on September 22, 1959[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diarist[6], writer[7], military personnel[8], and general field marshal[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,955 views/month, #7,075 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: William Ironside[11]
- Mother: Emma Maria Richards[12]
- Spouse: Mariot Ysobel Cheyne[13]
- Child: Elspeth Mariot Ironside[14], Edmund Ironside, 2nd Baron Ironside[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[17], Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)[18]
- Educated at: Staff College, Camberley[19], Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[20], Tonbridge School[21]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], Distinguished Service Order[25], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], Order of Saint John[28], Officer of the Legion of Honour[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Noble title: baron[31], Baron Ironside[32]
- Military branch: British Army[33]
- Commons category: Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside[34]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[35], general[36]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[37], Second Boer War[38], World War II[39], Russian Civil War[40], North Russia intervention[41]
- Family name: Ironside (surname)[42]
- Given name: Edmund[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Name in native language: William Edmund Ironside[45]
Why It Matters
Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside born?
Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside was born in Edinburgh[2].
Where did Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside die?
Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside passed away in London[4].
Who were Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside's parents?
Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside's father was William Ironside[11]. Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside's mother was Emma Maria Richards[12].
Who was Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside married to?
Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside's spouses include Mariot Ysobel Cheyne[13].
What did Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside do for work?
Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside worked as a politician[5], diarist[6], writer[7], military personnel[8], and general field marshal[9].
Where did Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside go to school?
Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside was educated at Staff College, Camberley[19], Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[20], and Tonbridge School[21].
What awards did Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], and Distinguished Service Order[25].