Horace Wilson

British civil servant (1882–1972)
Person human Q5902260
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Summary

Horace Wilson is a human[1]. Born in Bournemouth[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1882[3]. He died in Bournemouth[4]. He died on January 1, 1972[5]. He worked as a civil servant[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (489 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bournemouth[2].
  • Horace Wilson passed away in Bournemouth[4].
  • Horace Wilson was born on January 1, 1882[3].
  • Horace Wilson was born on August 23, 1882[8].
  • Horace Wilson died on January 1, 1972[5].
  • Horace Wilson died on May 19, 1972[9].
  • Horace Wilson's professions included civil servant[6].
  • Horace Wilson held the position of Head of the Home Civil Service[10].
  • Horace Wilson held the position of Permanent Secretary to the Treasury[11].
  • Horace Wilson's education included a stint at London School of Economics and Political Science[12].
  • Horace Wilson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Horace Wilson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • Horace Wilson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Horace Wilson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Horace Wilson received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Horace Wilson is recorded as male[18].
  • Horace Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Horace Wilson's Commons category is recorded as Horace John Wilson[20].
  • Horace Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[21].
  • Horace Wilson's given name is recorded as Horace[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bournemouth[2], Horace Wilson… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1882[3] and August 23, 1882[8].

Education

Horace Wilson's education included a stint at London School of Economics and Political Science[12].

Career and Affiliations

Horace Wilson's professions included civil servant[6]. Positions held include Head of the Home Civil Service[10] and Permanent Secretary to the Treasury[11], a position[23], in United Kingdom[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[25], in United Kingdom[26]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1815[29]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1815[34]; and Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1815[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1972[5] and May 19, 1972[9]. Horace Wilson passed away in Bournemouth[4].

Why It Matters

Horace Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (489 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Horace Wilson born?

Horace Wilson was born in Bournemouth[2].

Where did Horace Wilson die?

Horace Wilson passed away in Bournemouth[4].

What did Horace Wilson do for work?

Horace Wilson worked as civil servant[6].

Where did Horace Wilson go to school?

Horace Wilson was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[12].

What awards did Horace Wilson receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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