Harry Ord

British Army general and Governor of Western Australia (1819–1885)
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Harry Ord

Summary

Harry Ord is a human[1]. His place of birth was North Cray[2]. He was born on August 4, 1819[3]. He passed away in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe[4]. He died on August 20, 1885[5]. He worked as an engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Harry Ord's place of birth was North Cray[2].
  • Harry Ord passed away in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe[4].
  • Harry Ord was born on August 4, 1819[3].
  • Harry Ord died on August 20, 1885[5].
  • Harry Ord's father was Harry Gough Ord[8].
  • Harry Ord's mother was Louisa Latham[9].
  • Harry Ord was married to Julia Graham Ord (née Carpenter)[10].
  • A child of Harry Ord was Harry St. George Ord[11].
  • A child of Harry Ord was William St. George Ord[12].
  • A child of Harry Ord was St. John St. George Ord[13].
  • Harry Ord held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Harry Ord worked as an engineer[6].
  • Harry Ord held the position of Governor of Western Australia[15].
  • Harry Ord's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16].
  • Harry Ord received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Harry Ord received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Harry Ord is recorded as male[19].
  • Harry Ord's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Harry Ord's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Harry Ord's Commons category is recorded as Harry Ord[22].
  • Harry Ord's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[23].
  • Harry Ord was part of the conflict Crimean War[24].
  • Harry Ord's family name is recorded as Ord[25].
  • Harry Ord's given name is recorded as Harry[26].
  • Harry Ord's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Ord was born in North Cray[2]. He was born on August 4, 1819[3]. His father was Harry Gough Ord[8]. His mother was Louisa Latham[9].

Education

Harry Ord's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16].

Career and Affiliations

Harry Ord's professions included engineer[6]. He held the position of Governor of Western Australia[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

Among Harry Ord's spouses was Julia Graham Ord (née Carpenter)[10]. Children include Harry St. George Ord[11], William St. George Ord[12], and St. John St. George Ord[13].

Death and Burial

Harry Ord died on August 20, 1885[5]. He died in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Ord ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Harry Ord born?

Born in North Cray[2], Harry Ord…

Where did Harry Ord die?

Harry Ord died in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe[4].

Who were Harry Ord's parents?

Harry Ord's father was Harry Gough Ord[8]. Harry Ord's mother was Louisa Latham[9].

Who was Harry Ord married to?

Harry Ord's spouses include Julia Graham Ord (née Carpenter)[10].

What did Harry Ord do for work?

Harry Ord worked as engineer[6].

Where did Harry Ord go to school?

Harry Ord was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16].

What awards did Harry Ord receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth North Cray
    Given name Harry
    Military branch British Army
    Military, police or special rank major general
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