Gordon Macready

British Army general (1891-1956)
Person human Q5585502
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Gordon Macready

Summary

Gordon Macready is a human[1]. Born in Kandy[2], he… he was born on +1891-04-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on +1956-10-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kandy[2], Gordon Macready…
  • Gordon Macready died in Paris[4].
  • Gordon Macready was born on +1891-04-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gordon Macready died on +1956-10-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gordon Macready's father was Nevil Macready[9].
  • Gordon Macready's mother was Sophia Geraldine Atkin[10].
  • Gordon Macready was married to Élisabeth d'Ayen[11].
  • A child of Gordon Macready was Sir Nevil Macready, 3rd Baronet[12].
  • Gordon Macready held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Gordon Macready held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Gordon Macready held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Gordon Macready's professions included engineer[6].
  • Gordon Macready worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Gordon Macready's education included a stint at Royal College of Defence Studies[16].
  • Gordon Macready received the Military Cross[17].
  • Gordon Macready received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Gordon Macready received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Gordon Macready received the Distinguished Service Order[20].
  • Gordon Macready received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Gordon Macready received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[22].
  • Gordon Macready's image is recorded as Taking a part in the Combined Chiefs of Staff discussions at the Potsdam Conference in Germany, L to R, Lt. Gen. Sir... - NARA - 198902.jpg[23].
  • Gordon Macready is recorded as male[24].
  • Gordon Macready's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Gordon Macready's ISNI is recorded as 0000000047697790[26].
  • Gordon Macready's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 78610883[27].

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Origins and Family

Gordon Macready was born in Kandy[2]. He was born on +1891-04-05T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Nevil Macready[9]. His mother was Sophia Geraldine Atkin[10].

Education

Gordon Macready's education included a stint at Royal College of Defence Studies[16].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[17], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1914[30]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Distinguished Service Order[20], a military decoration[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1886[38]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Commander of the Legion of Merit[22], a grade of an order[41], in United States[42].

Personal Life

Among Gordon Macready's spouses was Élisabeth d'Ayen[11]. A child of him was Sir Nevil Macready, 3rd Baronet[12].

Death and Burial

Gordon Macready died on +1956-10-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Gordon Macready ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Gordon Macready born?

Born in Kandy[2], Gordon Macready…

Where did Gordon Macready die?

Gordon Macready died in Paris[4].

Who were Gordon Macready's parents?

Gordon Macready's father was Nevil Macready[9]. Gordon Macready's mother was Sophia Geraldine Atkin[10].

Who was Gordon Macready married to?

Gordon Macready's spouses include Élisabeth d'Ayen[11].

What did Gordon Macready do for work?

Gordon Macready worked as engineer[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Gordon Macready go to school?

Gordon Macready was educated at Royal College of Defence Studies[16].

What awards did Gordon Macready receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[17], Companion of the Order of the Bath[18], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], and Distinguished Service Order[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. 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
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  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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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