Henry Worsley

British explorer and British Army officer
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Henry Worsley

Summary

Henry Worsley is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 4, 1960[3]. He passed away in Punta Arenas[4]. He died on January 24, 2016[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and explorer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (438 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Worsley's place of birth was London[2].
  • Henry Worsley passed away in Punta Arenas[4].
  • Henry Worsley was born on October 4, 1960[3].
  • Henry Worsley was born on January 1, 1960[9].
  • Henry Worsley died on January 24, 2016[5].
  • Henry Worsley's father was Richard Worsley[10].
  • Henry Worsley's mother was Sarah Mitchell[11].
  • Among Henry Worsley's spouses was Joanna Natalie Stainton[12].
  • A child of Henry Worsley was Max Richard Worsley[13].
  • A child of Henry Worsley was Alice Mikaela Worsley[14].
  • Henry Worsley held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Henry Worsley's professions included military officer[6].
  • Henry Worsley worked as an explorer[7].
  • Henry Worsley's education included a stint at Stowe School[16].
  • Henry Worsley's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[17].
  • Henry Worsley received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Henry Worsley received the Polar Medal[19].
  • Henry Worsley is recorded as male[20].
  • Henry Worsley's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Henry Worsley's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Henry Worsley's Commons category is recorded as Henry Worsley[23].
  • Henry Worsley's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[24].
  • Henry Worsley's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[25].
  • The cause of death was peritonitis[26].
  • Henry Worsley was part of the conflict The Troubles[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Henry Worsley… Recorded date of birth include October 4, 1960[3] and January 1, 1960[9]. His father was Richard Worsley[10]. His mother was Sarah Mitchell[11].

Education

Educated at Stowe School[16], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1923[30], headquartered in Stowe[31] and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[17], a military academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1947[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and explorer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[18], an award[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Polar Medal[19], a medallion[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1857[39].

Personal Life

Henry Worsley was married to Joanna Natalie Stainton[12]. Children include Max Richard Worsley[13], b. 1994[40], of United Kingdom[41] and Alice Mikaela Worsley[14].

Death and Burial

Henry Worsley died on January 24, 2016[5]. He died in Punta Arenas[4]. The cause of death was peritonitis[26].

Why It Matters

Henry Worsley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (438 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 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 Henry Worsley born?

Born in London[2], Henry Worsley…

Where did Henry Worsley die?

Henry Worsley passed away in Punta Arenas[4].

Who were Henry Worsley's parents?

Henry Worsley's father was Richard Worsley[10]. Henry Worsley's mother was Sarah Mitchell[11].

Who was Henry Worsley married to?

Henry Worsley's spouses include Joanna Natalie Stainton[12].

What did Henry Worsley do for work?

Henry Worsley worked as military officer[6] and explorer[7].

Where did Henry Worsley go to school?

Henry Worsley was educated at Stowe School[16] and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[17].

What awards did Henry Worsley receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[18] and Polar Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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