George Milne, 1st Baron Milne

British military commander (1866-1948)
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George Milne, 1st Baron Milne
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George Milne, 1st Baron Milne

Summary

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeen[2], he… he was born on November 5, 1866[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 23, 1948[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne was born in Aberdeen[2].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne died in London[4].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne was born on November 5, 1866[3].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne died on March 23, 1948[5].
  • Burial took place at Boyndie[9].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne's father was George Milne[10].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne's mother was Williamina Panton[11].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne was married to Claire Marjoribanks Maitland[12].
  • A child of George Milne, 1st Baron Milne was Joan Claire Florence Milne[13].
  • A child of George Milne, 1st Baron Milne was George Milne, 2nd Baron Milne[14].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne worked as a politician[6].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne worked as a military personnel[7].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne held the position of Constable of the Tower[18].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne held the position of Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)[19].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne held the position of Lieutenant of the Tower of London[20].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne was educated at Staff College, Camberley[21].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[23].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne is recorded as male[25].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • George Milne, 1st Baron Milne's noble title is recorded as Baron Milne[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Aberdeen[2], George Milne, 1st Baron Milne… he was born on November 5, 1866[3]. His father was George Milne[10]. His mother was Williamina Panton[11].

Education

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne's education included a stint at Staff College, Camberley[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Constable of the Tower[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)[19], a military position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1904[35]; and Lieutenant of the Tower of London[20], a position[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[23]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne was married to Claire Marjoribanks Maitland[12]. Children include Joan Claire Florence Milne[13], 1907–1997[42] and George Milne, 2nd Baron Milne[14], a politician[43], 1909–2005[44], of United Kingdom[45].

Death and Burial

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne died on March 23, 1948[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Boyndie[9].

Why It Matters

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was George Milne, 1st Baron Milne born?

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].

Where did George Milne, 1st Baron Milne die?

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne died in London[4].

Who were George Milne, 1st Baron Milne's parents?

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne's father was George Milne[10]. George Milne, 1st Baron Milne's mother was Williamina Panton[11].

Who was George Milne, 1st Baron Milne married to?

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne's spouses include Claire Marjoribanks Maitland[12].

What did George Milne, 1st Baron Milne do for work?

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did George Milne, 1st Baron Milne go to school?

George Milne, 1st Baron Milne was educated at Staff College, Camberley[21].

What awards did George Milne, 1st Baron Milne receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[23], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [20] . The London Gazette 32175. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  18. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [41] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank field marshal
    Given name George
    Depicted by George Francis Milne, 1st Baron Milne, 1866 - 1948. Field-Marshal (Study for portrait in General Officers of World War I, 1914 - 1918)
    Spouse Claire Marjoribanks Maitland
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