Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer

British Army general and High Commissioner of the British Mandate for Palestine (1857-1932)
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Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer

Summary

Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Torquay[2]. He was born on March 13, 1857[3]. He passed away in Knightsbridge[4]. He died on July 16, 1932[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer was born in Torquay[2].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer passed away in Knightsbridge[4].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer was born on March 13, 1857[3].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer died on July 16, 1932[5].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's father was Hall Plumer[10].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's mother was Louisa Alice Hudson Turnley[11].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer was married to Annie Constance Goss[12].
  • A child of Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer was Thomas Plumer, 2nd Viscount Plumer[13].
  • A child of Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer was Eleanor Mary Plumer[14].
  • A child of Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer was Sybil Margaret Plumer[15].
  • A child of Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer was Marjorie Constance Plumer[16].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's professions included politician[6].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's professions included military officer[7].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer held the position of Governor of Malta[19].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer was educated at Eton College[20].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[22].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer received the Knight of Grace of the Order of Saint John[26].
  • Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer received the 1914–15 Star[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Torquay[2], Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer… he was born on March 13, 1857[3]. His father was Hall Plumer[10]. His mother was Louisa Alice Hudson Turnley[11].

Education

Educated at Eton College[20], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1801[36] and Governor of Malta[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[22], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1815[41]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Knight of Grace of the Order of Saint John[26], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47]; and 1914–15 Star[27], a campaign medal[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1918[50].

Personal Life

Among Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's spouses was Annie Constance Goss[12]. Children include Thomas Plumer, 2nd Viscount Plumer[13], a politician[51], 1890–1944[52], of United Kingdom[53]; Eleanor Mary Plumer[14]; Sybil Margaret Plumer[15]; and Marjorie Constance Plumer[16], 1889–1965[54].

Death and Burial

Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer died on July 16, 1932[5]. He passed away in Knightsbridge[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer born?

Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's place of birth was Torquay[2].

Where did Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer die?

Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer passed away in Knightsbridge[4].

Who were Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's parents?

Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's father was Hall Plumer[10]. Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's mother was Louisa Alice Hudson Turnley[11].

Who was Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer married to?

Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer's spouses include Annie Constance Goss[12].

What did Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer do for work?

Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer go to school?

Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer was educated at Eton College[20] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].

What awards did Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank field marshal
    Participant in Battle of the Lys
    Given name Herbert
    Spouse Annie Constance Goss
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