Frank Kitson

British Army general and historian (1926–2024)
Person human Q3082678
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Frank Kitson

Summary

Frank Kitson is a human[1]. He was born in Kensington[2]. He was born on December 15, 1926[3]. He died in Yelverton[4]. He died on January 2, 2024[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (408 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kensington[2], Frank Kitson…
  • Frank Kitson passed away in Yelverton[4].
  • Frank Kitson was born on December 15, 1926[3].
  • Frank Kitson died on January 2, 2024[5].
  • Frank Kitson's father was Henry Kitson[9].
  • Among Frank Kitson's spouses was Elizabeth Janet Spencer[10].
  • Frank Kitson held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Frank Kitson's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Frank Kitson's professions included writer[7].
  • Frank Kitson's education included a stint at Stowe School[12].
  • Frank Kitson received the Military Cross[13].
  • Frank Kitson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • Frank Kitson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Frank Kitson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Frank Kitson received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Frank Kitson received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Frank Kitson is recorded as male[19].
  • Frank Kitson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Frank Kitson's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Frank Kitson's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Frank Kitson was part of the conflict Malayan Emergency[23].
  • Frank Kitson's family name is recorded as Kitson[24].
  • Frank Kitson's given name is recorded as Frank[25].
  • Frank Kitson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Frank Kitson's place of birth was Kensington[2]. He was born on December 15, 1926[3]. His father was Henry Kitson[9].

Education

Frank Kitson's education included a stint at Stowe School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[13], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1914[29]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and Member of the Order of the British Empire[18], an award[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Among Frank Kitson's spouses was Elizabeth Janet Spencer[10].

Death and Burial

Frank Kitson died on January 2, 2024[5]. He passed away in Yelverton[4].

Why It Matters

Frank Kitson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (408 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Frank Kitson born?

Frank Kitson was born in Kensington[2].

Where did Frank Kitson die?

Frank Kitson passed away in Yelverton[4].

Who were Frank Kitson's parents?

Frank Kitson's father was Henry Kitson[9].

Who was Frank Kitson married to?

Frank Kitson's spouses include Elizabeth Janet Spencer[10].

What did Frank Kitson do for work?

Frank Kitson worked as military personnel[6] and writer[7].

Where did Frank Kitson go to school?

Frank Kitson was educated at Stowe School[12].

What awards did Frank Kitson receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[13], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[15], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Who's Who. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The London Gazette 40372. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The London Gazette 48041. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The London Gazette 49969. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The London Gazette 45598. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The London Gazette 44484. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The London Gazette 41727. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, writer
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Stowe School
    Place of birth Kensington
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Military branch British Army
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