Ewen Montagu

British intelligence analyst (1901–1985)
Person human Q366399
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Ewen Montagu

Summary

Ewen Montagu is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on March 19, 1901[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 19, 1985[5]. He worked as an intelligence officer[6], author[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,565 views/month, #6,459 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ewen Montagu's place of birth was London[2].
  • Ewen Montagu passed away in London[4].
  • Ewen Montagu was born on March 19, 1901[3].
  • Ewen Montagu died on July 19, 1985[5].
  • Ewen Montagu died on January 1, 1985[10].
  • Ewen Montagu's father was Louis Montagu, 2nd Baron Swaythling[11].
  • Ewen Montagu's mother was Gladys, Baroness Swaythling[12].
  • Among Ewen Montagu's spouses was Iris Rachel Solomon[13].
  • A child of Ewen Montagu was Jeremy Montagu[14].
  • A child of Ewen Montagu was Jennifer Montagu[15].
  • Ewen Montagu held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Ewen Montagu worked as an intelligence officer[6].
  • Ewen Montagu worked as an author[7].
  • Ewen Montagu's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Ewen Montagu was employed by MI5[17].
  • Ewen Montagu's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Ewen Montagu's education included a stint at Trinity College[19].
  • Ewen Montagu was educated at Westminster School[20].
  • Ewen Montagu received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Ewen Montagu is recorded as male[22].
  • Ewen Montagu's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ewen Montagu's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[24].
  • Ewen Montagu's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[25].
  • Ewen Montagu was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Ewen Montagu's family name is recorded as Q16665183[27].

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Origins and Family

Ewen Montagu's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 19, 1901[3]. His father was Louis Montagu, 2nd Baron Swaythling[11]. His mother was Gladys, Baroness Swaythling[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Trinity College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and Westminster School[20], a boarding school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1179[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include intelligence officer[6], author[7], and screenwriter[8]. Among Ewen Montagu's employers was MI5[17].

Recognition

Ewen Montagu received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

Personal Life

Among Ewen Montagu's spouses was Iris Rachel Solomon[13]. Children include Jeremy Montagu[14], a conductor[39], 1927–2020[40], of United Kingdom[41], awarded the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[42], specialised in music[43] and Jennifer Montagu[15], an art historian[44], b. 1931[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 19, 1985[5] and January 1, 1985[10]. Ewen Montagu passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Ewen Montagu ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,565 views/month, #6,459 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Works attributed to him include The Man Who Never Was[50], a film[51], directed by Ronald Neame[52].

FAQs

Where was Ewen Montagu born?

Ewen Montagu was born in London[2].

Where did Ewen Montagu die?

Ewen Montagu passed away in London[4].

Who were Ewen Montagu's parents?

Ewen Montagu's father was Louis Montagu, 2nd Baron Swaythling[11]. Ewen Montagu's mother was Gladys, Baroness Swaythling[12].

Who was Ewen Montagu married to?

Ewen Montagu's spouses include Iris Rachel Solomon[13].

What did Ewen Montagu do for work?

Ewen Montagu worked as intelligence officer[6], author[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Ewen Montagu go to school?

Ewen Montagu was educated at Harvard University[18], Trinity College[19], and Westminster School[20].

What awards did Ewen Montagu receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

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  23. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation intelligence officer, author, screenwriter
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