Gerald Boyd

British Army general
Person human Q15971116
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Gerald Boyd

Summary

Gerald Boyd is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1877-11-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1930-04-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military leader[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Boyd was born in London[2].
  • Gerald Boyd died in London[4].
  • Gerald Boyd was born on +1877-11-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gerald Boyd died on +1930-04-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gerald Boyd's father was Robert Boyd[8].
  • Among Gerald Boyd's spouses was Grace Sophia Burdett[9].
  • Gerald Boyd held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Gerald Boyd held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Gerald Boyd's professions included military leader[6].
  • Gerald Boyd's education included a stint at St Paul's School[12].
  • Gerald Boyd received the Distinguished Service Order[13].
  • Gerald Boyd received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • Gerald Boyd received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Gerald Boyd received the Distinguished Conduct Medal[16].
  • Gerald Boyd's image is recorded as Major-General G. F. Boyd, C.B., C.M.G, D.S.O., D.C.M., G.O.C. 46th Division.jpg[17].
  • Gerald Boyd is recorded as male[18].
  • Gerald Boyd's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Gerald Boyd's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 315944748[20].
  • Gerald Boyd's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Gerald Boyd's Commons category is recorded as Gerard Farrell Boyd[22].
  • Gerald Boyd's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[23].
  • Gerald Boyd's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[24].
  • Gerald Boyd's participated in conflict is recorded as Second Boer War[25].
  • Gerald Boyd's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0bwm704[26].
  • Gerald Boyd's family name is recorded as Boyd[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gerald Boyd was born in London[2]. He was born on +1877-11-19T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Robert Boyd[8].

Education

Gerald Boyd's education included a stint at St Paul's School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Gerald Boyd worked as a military leader[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[13], a military decoration[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1886[30]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; and Distinguished Conduct Medal[16], a courage award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1854[38].

Personal Life

Among Gerald Boyd's spouses was Grace Sophia Burdett[9].

Death and Burial

Gerald Boyd died on +1930-04-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Gerald Boyd ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Boyd born?

Gerald Boyd's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Gerald Boyd die?

Gerald Boyd died in London[4].

Who were Gerald Boyd's parents?

Gerald Boyd's father was Robert Boyd[8].

Who was Gerald Boyd married to?

Gerald Boyd's spouses include Grace Sophia Burdett[9].

What did Gerald Boyd do for work?

Gerald Boyd worked as military leader[6].

Where did Gerald Boyd go to school?

Gerald Boyd was educated at St Paul's School[12].

What awards did Gerald Boyd receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[13], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], and Distinguished Conduct Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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