Edwin Alderson

British and Canadian First World War general (1859–1927)
Person human Q2371313
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Edwin Alderson

Summary

Edwin Alderson is a human[1]. Born in Capel St Mary[2], he… he was born on April 8, 1859[3]. He died in Lowestoft[4]. He died on December 14, 1927[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edwin Alderson's place of birth was Capel St Mary[2].
  • Edwin Alderson died in Lowestoft[4].
  • Edwin Alderson was born on April 8, 1859[3].
  • Edwin Alderson died on December 14, 1927[5].
  • Burial took place at Chesterton[8].
  • Edwin Alderson held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Edwin Alderson's professions included military officer[6].
  • Edwin Alderson was educated at Ipswich School[10].
  • Edwin Alderson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11].
  • Edwin Alderson is recorded as male[12].
  • Edwin Alderson's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Edwin Alderson's military branch is recorded as British Army[14].
  • Edwin Alderson's Commons category is recorded as Edwin Alderson[15].
  • Edwin Alderson's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[16].
  • Edwin Alderson's commander of is recorded as 1st Canadian Division[17].
  • Edwin Alderson was part of the conflict First Boer War[18].
  • Edwin Alderson was part of the conflict Anglo-Egyptian War[19].
  • Edwin Alderson was part of the conflict Mahdist War[20].
  • Edwin Alderson was part of the conflict Second Matabele War[21].
  • Edwin Alderson was part of the conflict Second Boer War[22].
  • Edwin Alderson was part of the conflict Battle of Witpoort[23].
  • Edwin Alderson was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Edwin Alderson was part of the conflict Battle of Neuve Chapelle[25].
  • Edwin Alderson's family name is recorded as Alderson[26].
  • Edwin Alderson's given name is recorded as Edwin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Capel St Mary[2], Edwin Alderson… he was born on April 8, 1859[3].

Education

Edwin Alderson's education included a stint at Ipswich School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Edwin Alderson's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Edwin Alderson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11].

Death and Burial

Edwin Alderson died on December 14, 1927[5]. He passed away in Lowestoft[4]. He is buried at Chesterton[8].

Why It Matters

Edwin Alderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Edwin Alderson born?

Edwin Alderson's place of birth was Capel St Mary[2].

Where did Edwin Alderson die?

Edwin Alderson died in Lowestoft[4].

What did Edwin Alderson do for work?

Edwin Alderson worked as military officer[6].

Where did Edwin Alderson go to school?

Edwin Alderson was educated at Ipswich School[10].

What awards did Edwin Alderson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Ipswich School
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