Edward Colville

British Army general
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Edward Colville

Summary

Edward Colville is a human[1]. He was born in St George Hanover Square[2]. He was born on +1905-09-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Stoughton[4]. He died on +1982-01-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in St George Hanover Square[2], Edward Colville…
  • Edward Colville passed away in Stoughton[4].
  • Edward Colville was born on +1905-09-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Colville died on +1982-01-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Colville's father was Stanley Colville[8].
  • Edward Colville's mother was Lady Adelaide Meade[9].
  • Among Edward Colville's spouses was Barbara Joan Denny[10].
  • A child of Edward Colville was Jane Colville[11].
  • A child of Edward Colville was Antonia Colville[12].
  • Edward Colville held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Edward Colville held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Edward Colville's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Edward Colville's education included a stint at Marlborough College[15].
  • Edward Colville's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[16].
  • Edward Colville received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Edward Colville is recorded as male[18].
  • Edward Colville's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edward Colville's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[20].
  • Edward Colville's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • Edward Colville's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[22].
  • Edward Colville's family name is recorded as Colville[23].
  • Edward Colville's given name is recorded as Edward[24].
  • Edward Colville's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Edward Colville's start of work period is recorded as +1959-00-00T00:00:00Z[26].
  • Edward Colville's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000073517842041[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Colville was born in St George Hanover Square[2]. He was born on +1905-09-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Stanley Colville[8]. His mother was Lady Adelaide Meade[9].

Education

Educated at Marlborough College[15], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1843[30] and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[16], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1947[33].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Colville worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Edward Colville received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].

Personal Life

Among Edward Colville's spouses was Barbara Joan Denny[10]. Children include Jane Colville[11], b. 1936[34] and Antonia Colville[12], 1939–2007[35].

Death and Burial

Edward Colville died on +1982-01-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Stoughton[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Colville ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Colville born?

Born in St George Hanover Square[2], Edward Colville…

Where did Edward Colville die?

Edward Colville passed away in Stoughton[4].

Who were Edward Colville's parents?

Edward Colville's father was Stanley Colville[8]. Edward Colville's mother was Lady Adelaide Meade[9].

Who was Edward Colville married to?

Edward Colville's spouses include Barbara Joan Denny[10].

What did Edward Colville do for work?

Edward Colville worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Edward Colville go to school?

Edward Colville was educated at Marlborough College[15] and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[16].

What awards did Edward Colville receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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