Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson

British field marshal (1881–1964)
Person human Q280748
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Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson

Summary

Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 5, 1881[3]. He died in Chilton[4]. He died on December 31, 1964[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (549 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson was born in London[2].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson passed away in Chilton[4].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson was born on September 5, 1881[3].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson died on December 31, 1964[5].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's father was Arthur Maitland Wilson[9].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's mother was Harriet Kingscote[10].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson was married to Hester Mary Wykeham[11].
  • A child of Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson was Patrick Maitland Wilson, 2nd Baron Wilson[12].
  • A child of Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson was Maud Maitland Wilson[13].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson held the position of Constable of the Tower[17].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson was educated at Eton College[18].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[19].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[20].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[23].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson received the Distinguished Service Order[24].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[25].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson received the Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[26].
  • Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson was born in London[2]. He was born on September 5, 1881[3]. His father was Arthur Maitland Wilson[9]. His mother was Harriet Kingscote[10].

Education

Educated at Eton College[18], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[19], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[20], a military academy[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1947[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[16], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1801[39] and Constable of the Tower[17], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1815[46]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[23], a grade of an order[47], in United States[48]; Distinguished Service Order[24], a military decoration[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1886[51]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[25], a grade of an order[52], in United States[53]; and Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[26].

Personal Life

Among Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's spouses was Hester Mary Wykeham[11]. Children include Patrick Maitland Wilson, 2nd Baron Wilson[12], a politician[54], 1915–2009[55], of United Kingdom[56] and Maud Maitland Wilson[13], 1917–1996[57].

Death and Burial

Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson died on December 31, 1964[5]. He passed away in Chilton[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (549 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson born?

Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson die?

Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson died in Chilton[4].

Who were Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's parents?

Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's father was Arthur Maitland Wilson[9]. Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's mother was Harriet Kingscote[10].

Who was Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson married to?

Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson's spouses include Hester Mary Wykeham[11].

What did Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson do for work?

Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson go to school?

Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson was educated at Eton College[18], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[19], and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[20].

What awards did Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22], Commander of the Legion of Merit[23], and Distinguished Service Order[24].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . The London Gazette 35094. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . The London Gazette 36544. wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] . The London Gazette 29886. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth London
    Educated at Eton College, Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
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