Edward Colville

British Army general
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Summary

Edward Colville was born on September 1, 1905[1], in St George Hanover Square[2]. He died on January 10, 1982[3], in Stoughton[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Stanley Colville[7]
  • Mother: Lady Adelaide Meade[8]
  • Spouse: Barbara Joan Denny[9]
  • Child: Jane Colville[10], Antonia Colville[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
  • Educated at: Marlborough College[14], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[15]
  • Award received: Companion of the Order of the Bath[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Military, police or special rank: major-general[18], major general[19]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[20]
  • Family name: Colville[21]
  • Given name: Edward[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Start of work period: 1959[24]

Why It Matters

Edward Colville is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Edward Colville born?

Edward Colville's place of birth was St George Hanover Square[2].

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[7]. Edward Colville's mother was Lady Adelaide Meade[8].

Who was Edward Colville married to?

Edward Colville's spouses include Barbara Joan Denny[9].

What did Edward Colville do for work?

Edward Colville worked as a military personnel[5].

Where did Edward Colville go to school?

Edward Colville was educated at Marlborough College[14] and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[15].

What awards did Edward Colville receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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