Harold Burrough

Royal Navy admiral (1889-1977)
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Harold Burrough
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Harold Burrough

Summary

Harold Burrough is a human[1]. Born in Herefordshire[2], he… he was born on +1889-07-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Hindhead[4]. He died on +1977-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Harold Burrough was born in Herefordshire[2].
  • Harold Burrough died in Hindhead[4].
  • Harold Burrough was born on +1889-07-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Harold Burrough died on +1977-10-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Harold Burrough's father was Charles Burrough[8].
  • Harold Burrough's mother was Georgina B. Long[9].
  • Among Harold Burrough's spouses was Nellie Wills Outhit[10].
  • A child of Harold Burrough was Lilian Hilda Margaret Burrough[11].
  • A child of Harold Burrough was John Outhit Harold Burrough[12].
  • A child of Harold Burrough was Gladys Helen Burrough[13].
  • A child of Harold Burrough was Pauline Mary Burrough[14].
  • A child of Harold Burrough was William James Burrough[15].
  • Harold Burrough held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Harold Burrough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Harold Burrough's professions included naval officer[6].
  • Harold Burrough held the position of Commander-in-Chief, The Nore[18].
  • Harold Burrough held the position of Commander in Chief, North Atlantic[19].
  • Harold Burrough's education included a stint at St Edward's School[20].
  • Harold Burrough received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Harold Burrough received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Harold Burrough received the Distinguished Service Order[23].
  • Harold Burrough's image is recorded as Vice Admiral Sir Harold Martin Burrough A20779.jpg[24].
  • Harold Burrough is recorded as male[25].
  • Harold Burrough's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Harold Burrough's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harold Burrough was born in Herefordshire[2]. He was born on +1889-07-04T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Charles Burrough[8]. His mother was Georgina B. Long[9].

Education

Harold Burrough was educated at St Edward's School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Harold Burrough's professions included naval officer[6]. Positions held include Commander-in-Chief, The Nore[18], a position[28], founded in 1752[29], headquartered in Chatham[30] and Commander in Chief, North Atlantic[19], a military position[31], founded in 1939[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1815[37]; and Distinguished Service Order[23], a military decoration[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1886[40].

Personal Life

Among Harold Burrough's spouses was Nellie Wills Outhit[10]. Children include Lilian Hilda Margaret Burrough[11], John Outhit Harold Burrough[12], Gladys Helen Burrough[13], Pauline Mary Burrough[14], and William James Burrough[15].

Death and Burial

Harold Burrough died on +1977-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Hindhead[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[41].

Why It Matters

Harold Burrough ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Harold Burrough born?

Born in Herefordshire[2], Harold Burrough…

Where did Harold Burrough die?

Harold Burrough died in Hindhead[4].

Who were Harold Burrough's parents?

Harold Burrough's father was Charles Burrough[8]. Harold Burrough's mother was Georgina B. Long[9].

Who was Harold Burrough married to?

Harold Burrough's spouses include Nellie Wills Outhit[10].

What did Harold Burrough do for work?

Harold Burrough worked as naval officer[6].

Where did Harold Burrough go to school?

Harold Burrough was educated at St Edward's School[20].

What awards did Harold Burrough receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22], and Distinguished Service Order[23].

References

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  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [26] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [41] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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