George Pearkes
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Summary
George Pearkes is a human[1]. He was born in Watford[2]. He was born on February 28, 1888[3]. He passed away in Victoria[4]. He died on May 30, 1984[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Watford[2].
- George Pearkes died in Victoria[4].
- George Pearkes was born on February 28, 1888[3].
- George Pearkes died on May 30, 1984[5].
- George Pearkes is buried at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery[10].
- George Pearkes held citizenship in Canada[11].
- George Pearkes's professions included politician[6].
- George Pearkes worked as a military personnel[7].
- George Pearkes worked as a soldier[8].
- George Pearkes held the position of Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia[12].
- George Pearkes held the position of Minister of National Defence[13].
- George Pearkes held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[14].
- George Pearkes held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[15].
- George Pearkes held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[16].
- George Pearkes held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[17].
- George Pearkes's education included a stint at Royal College of Defence Studies[18].
- George Pearkes's education included a stint at Berkhamsted School[19].
- George Pearkes received the Victoria Cross[20].
- George Pearkes received the Military Cross[21].
- George Pearkes received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[22].
- George Pearkes received the Distinguished Service Order[23].
- George Pearkes received the Companion of the Order of Canada[24].
- George Pearkes received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[25].
- George Pearkes is recorded as male[26].
- George Pearkes's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
George Pearkes's place of birth was Watford[2]. He was born on February 28, 1888[3].
Education
Educated at Royal College of Defence Studies[18], a staff college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1927[30] and Berkhamsted School[19], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1541[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia[12], a position[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1871[36]; Minister of National Defence[13], a position[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1923[39]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[14], a position[40], in Canada[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Victoria Cross[20], a military decoration[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1856[44]; Military Cross[21], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1914[47]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1815[50]; Distinguished Service Order[23], a military decoration[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1886[53]; Companion of the Order of Canada[24], a grade of an order[54], in Canada[55], founded in 1967[56]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[25], a grade of an order[57], in United States[58].
Personal Life
George Pearkes was affiliated with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada[59].
Death and Burial
George Pearkes died on May 30, 1984[5]. He died in Victoria[4]. Burial took place at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
George Pearkes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was George Pearkes born?
Born in Watford[2].
Where did George Pearkes die?
George Pearkes died in Victoria[4].
What did George Pearkes do for work?
George Pearkes worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8].
Where did George Pearkes go to school?
George Pearkes was educated at Royal College of Defence Studies[18] and Berkhamsted School[19].
What awards did George Pearkes receive?
Honors received include Victoria Cross[20], Military Cross[21], Companion of the Order of the Bath[22], and Distinguished Service Order[23].