Ernest Dunlop Swinton

British Army general and author (1868–1951)
Person human Q3847508
Ernest Dunlop Swinton
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Ernest Dunlop Swinton

Summary

Ernest Dunlop Swinton is a human[1]. Born in Bengaluru[2], he… he was born on October 21, 1868[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on January 15, 1951[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton was born in Bengaluru[2].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton passed away in Oxford[4].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton was born on October 21, 1868[3].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton died on January 15, 1951[5].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton is buried at Wolvercote Cemetery[11].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton's father was Robert Blair Swinton[12].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton's mother was Elizabeth Dorothy Rundall[13].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton was married to Grace Louisa Clayton[14].
  • A child of Ernest Dunlop Swinton was Robert Clayton Swinton[15].
  • A child of Ernest Dunlop Swinton was Margaret Elizabeth Swinton[16].
  • A child of Ernest Dunlop Swinton was John Liulf Swinton[17].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton held citizenship in India[18].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton held citizenship in British Raj[19].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton held citizenship in Dominion of India[21].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton's professions included engineer[6].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton worked as a writer[8].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton's professions included military personnel[9].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton was employed by University of Oxford[22].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton's education included a stint at University College School[23].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton's education included a stint at Blackheath Proprietary School[24].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[26].
  • Ernest Dunlop Swinton received the Distinguished Service Order[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ernest Dunlop Swinton was born in Bengaluru[2]. He was born on October 21, 1868[3]. His father was Robert Blair Swinton[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Dorothy Rundall[13].

Education

Educated at University College School[23], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1830[30], headquartered in Hampstead[31] and Blackheath Proprietary School[24], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1830[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9]. Ernest Dunlop Swinton was employed by University of Oxford[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[26], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; Distinguished Service Order[27], a military decoration[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1886[42]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[43], a grade of an order[44], in France[45].

Personal Life

Among Ernest Dunlop Swinton's spouses was Grace Louisa Clayton[14]. Children include Robert Clayton Swinton[15]; Margaret Elizabeth Swinton[16], 1903–1944[46]; and John Liulf Swinton[17].

Death and Burial

Ernest Dunlop Swinton died on January 15, 1951[5]. He died in Oxford[4]. He is buried at Wolvercote Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ernest Dunlop Swinton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Dunlop Swinton born?

Ernest Dunlop Swinton's place of birth was Bengaluru[2].

Where did Ernest Dunlop Swinton die?

Ernest Dunlop Swinton passed away in Oxford[4].

Who were Ernest Dunlop Swinton's parents?

Ernest Dunlop Swinton's father was Robert Blair Swinton[12]. Ernest Dunlop Swinton's mother was Elizabeth Dorothy Rundall[13].

Who was Ernest Dunlop Swinton married to?

Ernest Dunlop Swinton's spouses include Grace Louisa Clayton[14].

What did Ernest Dunlop Swinton do for work?

Ernest Dunlop Swinton worked as engineer[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9].

Where did Ernest Dunlop Swinton go to school?

Ernest Dunlop Swinton was educated at University College School[23] and Blackheath Proprietary School[24].

What awards did Ernest Dunlop Swinton receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Companion of the Order of the Bath[26], Distinguished Service Order[27], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[43].

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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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