Henry Peyron

Swedish major-general, fencer and inspector of the cavalry (1883-1972)
Person human Q5726956
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Henry Peyron

Summary

Henry Peyron is a human[1]. He was born in Skeppsholm church parish[2]. He was born on +1883-06-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1972-02-19T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a fencer[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Skeppsholm church parish[2], Henry Peyron…
  • Henry Peyron was born on +1883-06-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henry Peyron died on +1972-02-19T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Burial took place at Q252312[8].
  • Henry Peyron's father was Knut Peyron[9].
  • A child of Henry Peyron was Louise Peyron-Carlberg[10].
  • A child of Henry Peyron was Lennart Peyron[11].
  • A child of Henry Peyron was Gustaf Peyron[12].
  • Henry Peyron held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Henry Peyron worked as a fencer[5].
  • Henry Peyron's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Henry Peyron held the position of military attaché[14].
  • Henry Peyron held the position of military attaché[15].
  • Henry Peyron held the position of regiment commander[16].
  • Henry Peyron held the position of Inspector General of the Cavalry[17].
  • Henry Peyron was educated at Royal Swedish Army Staff College[18].
  • Henry Peyron received the King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award[19].
  • Henry Peyron received the Order of the Sword - Commander 1st Class[20].
  • Henry Peyron received the Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[21].
  • Henry Peyron received the Order of the German Eagle[22].
  • Henry Peyron received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23].
  • Henry Peyron received the Knight Second class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion[24].
  • Henry Peyron was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[25].
  • Henry Peyron was a member of Fältrittklubben[26].
  • Henry Peyron was a member of Q10685178[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Peyron was born in Skeppsholm church parish[2]. He was born on +1883-06-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Knut Peyron[9].

Education

Henry Peyron's education included a stint at Royal Swedish Army Staff College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fencer[5] and military personnel[6]. Positions held include military attaché[14], a military position[28]; regiment commander[16], a military position[29], in Sweden[30]; and Inspector General of the Cavalry[17], a military position[31].

Recognition

Awards received include King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award[19], a jubilee medal[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1928[34]; Order of the Sword - Commander 1st Class[20], a grade of an order[35], in Sweden[36]; Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[21], a grade of an order[37], in Sweden[38]; Order of the German Eagle[22], an order[39], in Nazi Germany[40], founded in 1937[41]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23], a grade of an order[42], in Finland[43], founded in 1919[44]; and Knight Second class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion[24], a grade of an order[45], in Grand Duchy of Baden[46], founded in 1866[47].

Personal Life

Children include Louise Peyron-Carlberg[10], a painter[48], 1911–1978[49], of Sweden[50]; Lennart Peyron[11], a military personnel[51], 1909–1981[52], of Sweden[53], awarded the Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[54]; and Gustaf Peyron[12], a military personnel[55], 1921–2007[56], of Sweden[57], awarded the Order of the Sword - Commander 1st Class[58].

Death and Burial

Henry Peyron died on +1972-02-19T00:00:00Z[4]. He is buried at Q252312[8].

Why It Matters

Henry Peyron ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Henry Peyron born?

Henry Peyron's place of birth was Skeppsholm church parish[2].

Who were Henry Peyron's parents?

Henry Peyron's father was Knut Peyron[9].

What did Henry Peyron do for work?

Henry Peyron worked as fencer[5] and military personnel[6].

Where did Henry Peyron go to school?

Henry Peyron was educated at Royal Swedish Army Staff College[18].

What awards did Henry Peyron receive?

Honors received include King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award[19], Order of the Sword - Commander 1st Class[20], Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[21], and Order of the German Eagle[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Swedish Census 1910. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . Swedish Census 1910. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . norrabegravningsplatsen.se. Retrieved . norrabegravningsplatsen.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Q58370848. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [4] . wikidata.org.

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  30. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  31. [47] . 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. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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