Horatio Shirley

British general (1805-1879)
Person human Q16859092
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Horatio Shirley

Summary

Horatio Shirley is a human[1]. He was born on +1805-12-08T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1879-04-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4].

Key Facts

  • Horatio Shirley was born on +1805-12-08T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Horatio Shirley died on +1879-04-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Horatio Shirley's father was Evelyn Shirley[5].
  • Horatio Shirley's mother was Phillis Byam Wollaston[6].
  • Horatio Shirley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • Horatio Shirley worked as a military personnel[4].
  • Horatio Shirley was educated at Trinity College[8].
  • Horatio Shirley was educated at Rugby School[9].
  • Horatio Shirley received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10].
  • Horatio Shirley is recorded as male[11].
  • Horatio Shirley's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Horatio Shirley's military branch is recorded as British Army[13].
  • Horatio Shirley's participated in conflict is recorded as Crimean War[14].
  • Horatio Shirley's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/010hpdlf[15].
  • Horatio Shirley's family name is recorded as Shirley[16].
  • Horatio Shirley's given name is recorded as Horatio[17].
  • Horatio Shirley's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Horatio Shirley's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[19].
  • Horatio Shirley's Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID is recorded as 25426[20].
  • Horatio Shirley's UK National Archives ID is recorded as F71547[21].
  • Horatio Shirley's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p28334.htm#i283336[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Horatio Shirley was born on +1805-12-08T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Evelyn Shirley[5]. His mother was Phillis Byam Wollaston[6].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[8], a college of the University of Oxford[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1555[25] and Rugby School[9], a public school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1567[28], headquartered in Rugby[29].

Career and Affiliations

Horatio Shirley's professions included military personnel[4].

Recognition

Horatio Shirley received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10].

Death and Burial

Horatio Shirley died on +1879-04-08T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Horatio Shirley's parents?

Horatio Shirley's father was Evelyn Shirley[5]. Horatio Shirley's mother was Phillis Byam Wollaston[6].

What did Horatio Shirley do for work?

Horatio Shirley worked as military personnel[4].

Where did Horatio Shirley go to school?

Horatio Shirley was educated at Trinity College[8] and Rugby School[9].

What awards did Horatio Shirley receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

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