Hugh Acland

New Zealand surgeon (1874-1956)
Person human Q5929786
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Hugh Acland

Summary

Hugh Acland is a human[1]. He was born on September 10, 1874[2]. He died on April 15, 1956[3]. He worked as a surgeon[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Acland was born on September 10, 1874[2].
  • Hugh Acland died on April 15, 1956[3].
  • Hugh Acland's father was John Acland[6].
  • Hugh Acland's mother was Emily Acland[7].
  • Hugh Acland was married to Evelyn Mary Ovans[8].
  • A child of Hugh Acland was Jack Acland[9].
  • A child of Hugh Acland was Geoffrey Dyke Acland[10].
  • A child of Hugh Acland was Colin Dyke Acland[11].
  • A child of Hugh Acland was Mary Acland[12].
  • A child of Hugh Acland was Michael Dyke Acland[13].
  • A child of Hugh Acland was Elisabeth Evelyn Dyke Acland[14].
  • Hugh Acland held citizenship in New Zealand[15].
  • Hugh Acland's professions included surgeon[4].
  • Hugh Acland received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Hugh Acland received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Hugh Acland received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Hugh Acland is recorded as male[19].
  • Hugh Acland's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Hugh Acland's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Acland (surgeon)[21].
  • Hugh Acland's family name is recorded as Acland[22].
  • Hugh Acland's given name is recorded as Hugh[23].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Acland was born on September 10, 1874[2]. His father was John Acland[6]. His mother was Emily Acland[7].

Career and Affiliations

Hugh Acland's professions included surgeon[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[24], in United Kingdom[25]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[26], in United Kingdom[27]; and Knight Bachelor[18], a title of honor[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1300[30].

Personal Life

Hugh Acland was married to Evelyn Mary Ovans[8]. Children include Jack Acland[9], a politician[31], 1904–1981[32], of New Zealand[33], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[34]; Geoffrey Dyke Acland[10]; Colin Dyke Acland[11], 1906–1999[35]; Mary Acland[12]; Michael Dyke Acland[13], 1911–1994[36]; and Elisabeth Evelyn Dyke Acland[14].

Death and Burial

Hugh Acland died on April 15, 1956[3].

Why It Matters

Hugh Acland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Hugh Acland's parents?

Hugh Acland's father was John Acland[6]. Hugh Acland's mother was Emily Acland[7].

Who was Hugh Acland married to?

Hugh Acland's spouses include Evelyn Mary Ovans[8].

What did Hugh Acland do for work?

Hugh Acland worked as surgeon[4].

What awards did Hugh Acland receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], and Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Spouse Evelyn Mary Ovans
    Date of birth +1874-09-10T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship New Zealand
    Alexander turnbull library id 81703
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