Francis McClean

Royal Navy officer and Irish engineer
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Francis McClean

Summary

Francis McClean is a human[1]. He was born in Westminster[2]. He was born on February 1, 1876[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 11, 1955[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Westminster[2], Francis McClean…
  • Francis McClean died in London[4].
  • Francis McClean was born on February 1, 1876[3].
  • Francis McClean died on August 11, 1955[5].
  • Francis McClean's father was Frank McClean[10].
  • Among Francis McClean's spouses was Aileen Wale[11].
  • A child of Francis McClean was Iona Ellen McClean[12].
  • A child of Francis McClean was Frances McClean[13].
  • Francis McClean held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Francis McClean held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Francis McClean's professions included civil engineer[6].
  • Francis McClean worked as an engineer[7].
  • Francis McClean worked as an aircraft pilot[8].
  • Francis McClean held the position of High Sheriff of Oxfordshire[16].
  • Francis McClean's education included a stint at Charterhouse School[17].
  • Francis McClean received the Air Force Cross[18].
  • Francis McClean received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Francis McClean is recorded as male[20].
  • Francis McClean's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Francis McClean's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[22].
  • Francis McClean's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[23].
  • Francis McClean's Commons category is recorded as Francis McClean[24].
  • Francis McClean's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[25].
  • Francis McClean's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[26].
  • Francis McClean's residence is recorded as Huntercombe Place House And Attached Forecourt Walls[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis McClean was born in Westminster[2]. He was born on February 1, 1876[3]. His father was Frank McClean[10].

Education

Francis McClean was educated at Charterhouse School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. Francis McClean held the position of High Sheriff of Oxfordshire[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Air Force Cross[18], a courage award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1918[30] and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1300[33].

Personal Life

Francis McClean was married to Aileen Wale[11]. Children include Iona Ellen McClean[12], 1920–2009[34] and Frances McClean[13], 1919–2004[35].

Death and Burial

Francis McClean died on August 11, 1955[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Francis McClean ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Francis McClean born?

Francis McClean's place of birth was Westminster[2].

Where did Francis McClean die?

Francis McClean passed away in London[4].

Who were Francis McClean's parents?

Francis McClean's father was Frank McClean[10].

Who was Francis McClean married to?

Francis McClean's spouses include Aileen Wale[11].

What did Francis McClean do for work?

Francis McClean worked as civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

Where did Francis McClean go to school?

Francis McClean was educated at Charterhouse School[17].

What awards did Francis McClean receive?

Honors received include Air Force Cross[18] and Knight Bachelor[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The London Gazette 33809. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant colonel
    Given name Francis
    Spouse Aileen Wale
    Family name McClean
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