Florence Simpson

British Army officer (1874-1956)
Person human Q5460782
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Florence Simpson

Summary

Florence Simpson is a human[1]. Born in Saint Peter[2], she… she was born on +1874-10-09T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in Arlesheim[4]. She died on +1956-09-05T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a military personnel[6], cook[7], and administrator[8].

Key Facts

  • Florence Simpson's place of birth was Saint Peter[2].
  • Florence Simpson died in Arlesheim[4].
  • Florence Simpson was born on +1874-10-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Florence Simpson died on +1956-09-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Florence Simpson's father was Wilfred Fitzalan Way[9].
  • Florence Simpson's mother was Henrietta Mary Ross[10].
  • Among Florence Simpson's spouses was Henry Leach[11].
  • Florence Simpson was married to Edward Percy Simpson[12].
  • Florence Simpson's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Florence Simpson worked as a cook[7].
  • Florence Simpson's professions included administrator[8].
  • Florence Simpson received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Florence Simpson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Florence Simpson was a member of Women's Legion[15].
  • Florence Simpson's image is recorded as DAME FLORENCE LEACH, D.B.E. (c. 1918).png[16].
  • Florence Simpson is recorded as female[17].
  • Florence Simpson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Florence Simpson's military branch is recorded as Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps[19].
  • Florence Simpson's Commons category is recorded as Florence Simpson-Leach[20].
  • The cause of death was disease[21].
  • Florence Simpson's residence is recorded as Orange Free State Province[22].
  • Florence Simpson's residence is recorded as Arlesheim[23].
  • Florence Simpson's residence is recorded as Singapore Island[24].
  • Florence Simpson's residence is recorded as France[25].
  • Florence Simpson's residence is recorded as Saint Peter[26].

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Origins and Family

Florence Simpson's place of birth was Saint Peter[2]. She was born on +1874-10-09T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Wilfred Fitzalan Way[9]. Her mother was Henrietta Mary Ross[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], cook[7], and administrator[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Henry Leach[11], a military officer[31], 1870–1936[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[34] and Edward Percy Simpson[12], a company director[35], 1865–1925[36].

Death and Burial

Florence Simpson died on +1956-09-05T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in Arlesheim[4]. The cause of death was disease[21].

FAQs

Where was Florence Simpson born?

Florence Simpson was born in Saint Peter[2].

Where did Florence Simpson die?

Florence Simpson passed away in Arlesheim[4].

Who were Florence Simpson's parents?

Florence Simpson's father was Wilfred Fitzalan Way[9]. Florence Simpson's mother was Henrietta Mary Ross[10].

Who was Florence Simpson married to?

Florence Simpson's spouses include Henry Leach[11] and Edward Percy Simpson[12].

What did Florence Simpson do for work?

Florence Simpson worked as military personnel[6], cook[7], and administrator[8].

What awards did Florence Simpson receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . A historical dictionary of British women. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . A historical dictionary of British women. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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