George Scovell

British Army general (1774-1861)
Person human Q5544382
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George Scovell

Summary

George Scovell is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 21, 1774[3]. He passed away in Guildford[4]. He died on January 17, 1861[5]. He worked as a cryptographer[6] and military personnel[7].

Key Facts

  • George Scovell's place of birth was London[2].
  • George Scovell died in Guildford[4].
  • George Scovell was born on March 21, 1774[3].
  • George Scovell died on January 17, 1861[5].
  • George Scovell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • George Scovell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • George Scovell's professions included cryptographer[6].
  • George Scovell worked as a military personnel[7].
  • George Scovell received the Waterloo Medal[10].
  • George Scovell received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[11].
  • George Scovell is recorded as male[12].
  • George Scovell's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • George Scovell's military branch is recorded as British Army[14].
  • George Scovell's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[15].
  • George Scovell was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[16].
  • George Scovell's family name is recorded as Scovell[17].
  • George Scovell's given name is recorded as George[18].
  • George Scovell's depicted by is recorded as Sir George Scovell[19].
  • George Scovell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • George Scovell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

George Scovell was born in London[2]. He was born on March 21, 1774[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Waterloo Medal[10], an award[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1815[24] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[11], a grade of an order[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1815[27].

Death and Burial

George Scovell died on January 17, 1861[5]. He passed away in Guildford[4].

FAQs

Where was George Scovell born?

George Scovell's place of birth was London[2].

Where did George Scovell die?

George Scovell died in Guildford[4].

What did George Scovell do for work?

George Scovell worked as cryptographer[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did George Scovell receive?

Honors received include Waterloo Medal[10] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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