Edward Northey

British Army general; (1868-1953)
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Edward Northey

Summary

Edward Northey is a human[1]. He was born on May 1, 1868[2]. He died on December 1, 1953[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Edward Northey was born on May 1, 1868[2].
  • Edward Northey died on December 1, 1953[3].
  • Edward Northey held citizenship in United Kingdom[6].
  • Edward Northey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • Edward Northey worked as a military personnel[4].
  • Edward Northey held the position of Governor of Kenya[8].
  • Edward Northey's education included a stint at Eton College[9].
  • Edward Northey's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[10].
  • Edward Northey received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[11].
  • Edward Northey received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[12].
  • Edward Northey is recorded as male[13].
  • Edward Northey's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Edward Northey's military branch is recorded as British Army[15].
  • Edward Northey's Commons category is recorded as Edward Northey (British Army officer)[16].
  • Edward Northey was part of the conflict World War I[17].
  • Edward Northey was part of the conflict Second Boer War[18].
  • Edward Northey's family name is recorded as Northey[19].
  • Edward Northey's given name is recorded as Edward[20].
  • Edward Northey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Edward Northey's different from is recorded as Edward Northey[22].

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Origins and Family

Edward Northey was born on May 1, 1868[2].

Education

Educated at Eton College[9], a public school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1440[25] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[10], a military academy[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1802[28].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Northey's professions included military personnel[4]. He held the position of Governor of Kenya[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[11], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1815[31] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[12], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Death and Burial

Edward Northey died on December 1, 1953[3].

Why It Matters

Edward Northey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

What did Edward Northey do for work?

Edward Northey worked as military personnel[4].

Where did Edward Northey go to school?

Edward Northey was educated at Eton College[9] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[10].

What awards did Edward Northey receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[11] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name Edward
    Family name Northey
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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