Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans

Royal Navy admiral (1881–1957)
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Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans
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Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans

Summary

Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on October 28, 1881[3]. He died in Norway[4]. He died on August 20, 1957[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], polar explorer[9], and sailor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans was born in London[2].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans died in Norway[4].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans was born on October 28, 1881[3].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans died on August 20, 1957[5].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans died on August 20, 1958[12].
  • Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[13].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's father was Frank Evans[14].
  • Among Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's spouses was Hilda Beatrice Russell[15].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans was married to Elsa (née Andvord), Lady Mountevans[16].
  • A child of Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans was Richard Andvord Evans, 2nd Baron Mountevans[17].
  • A child of Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans was Edward Broke Evans[18].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans worked as an explorer[6].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's professions included politician[7].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's professions included polar explorer[9].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans worked as a sailor[10].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's field of work was polar exploration[21].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's field of work was research expedition[22].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's field of work was polar expedition[23].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's field of work was military affairs[24].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's field of work was navy[25].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans held the position of member of the House of Lords[26].
  • Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans held the position of rector[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 28, 1881[3]. His father was Frank Evans[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], polar explorer[9], and sailor[10]. Fields of work include polar exploration[21], an academic discipline[28]; research expedition[22], a study type[29]; polar expedition[23]; military affairs[24], a concept[30]; and navy[25], a military branch[31]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[26], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1801[34] and rector[27], an elective office[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[36], a military decoration[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1886[39]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[40], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1815[43]; Commander of the Order of the Crown[44], a grade of an order[45], in Belgium[46]; War Medal[47], a military decoration[48], in Norway[49], founded in 1941[50]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[51], a grade of an order[52], in Norway[53]; and Polar Medal[54], a medallion[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1857[57].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hilda Beatrice Russell[15] and Elsa (née Andvord), Lady Mountevans[16], 1890–1963[58]. Children include Richard Andvord Evans, 2nd Baron Mountevans[17], 1918–1974[59] and Edward Broke Evans[18], b. 1924[60], of United Kingdom[61]. Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans was affiliated with the Labour Party[62].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 20, 1957[5] and August 20, 1958[12]. Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans died in Norway[4]. He is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[13].

Why It Matters

Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans born?

Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans die?

Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans passed away in Norway[4].

Who were Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's parents?

Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's father was Frank Evans[14].

Who was Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans married to?

Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans's spouses include Hilda Beatrice Russell[15] and Elsa (née Andvord), Lady Mountevans[16].

What did Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans do for work?

Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans worked as explorer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], polar explorer[9], and sailor[10].

What awards did Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[36], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[40], Commander of the Order of the Crown[44], and War Medal[47].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Edward
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