Edward Chaytor

New Zealand general (1868–1939)
Person human Q987743
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Summary

Edward Chaytor was born on June 21, 1868[1], in Motueka[2]. He died on June 15, 1939[3], in London[4]. He worked as a farmer[5] and soldier[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: June 13, 1939[8]
  • Father: John Clervaux Chaytor[9]
  • Mother: Emma Fearon[10]
  • Spouse: Louisa Jane Collins[11]
  • Child: Katharine Clervaux Chaytor[12], Dorothy Clervaux Chaytor[13], Edward John Clervaux Chaytor[14]
  • Country of citizenship: New Zealand[15]
  • Educated at: Nelson College[16]
  • Award received: Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Military branch: New Zealand Army[21]
  • Commons category: Edward Chaytor[22]
  • Military, police or special rank: major general[23], general[24]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[25], Second Boer War[26]
  • Family name: Chaytor[27]
  • Given name: Edward[28], Walter[29], Clervaux[30]

Why It Matters

Edward Chaytor has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Edward Chaytor born?

Edward Chaytor's place of birth was Motueka[2].

Where did Edward Chaytor die?

Edward Chaytor died in London[4].

Who were Edward Chaytor's parents?

Edward Chaytor's father was John Clervaux Chaytor[9]. Edward Chaytor's mother was Emma Fearon[10].

Who was Edward Chaytor married to?

Edward Chaytor's spouses include Louisa Jane Collins[11].

What did Edward Chaytor do for work?

Edward Chaytor worked as a farmer[5] and soldier[6].

Where did Edward Chaytor go to school?

Edward Chaytor was educated at Nelson College[16].

What awards did Edward Chaytor receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'he', 'hu', 'it', 'pt']
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Military, police or special rank → major general, general
    Occupation → farmer, soldier
    Spouse → Louisa Jane Collins
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