Ian Bowater

British politician (1904–1982)
Person human Q5980957
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Ian Bowater

Summary

Ian Bowater is a human[1]. He was born on December 16, 1904[2]. He died on October 1, 1982[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Ian Bowater was born on December 16, 1904[2].
  • Ian Bowater died on October 1, 1982[3].
  • Ian Bowater's father was Frank Bowater[6].
  • Ian Bowater's mother was Ethel Anita Fryar[7].
  • Ian Bowater was married to Ursula Margaret Dawson[8].
  • A child of Ian Bowater was Julia Bowater[9].
  • A child of Ian Bowater was Susan Vansittart Bowater[10].
  • A child of Ian Bowater was Michael Ian Vansittart Bowater[11].
  • A child of Ian Bowater was Charlotte Mary Bowater[12].
  • Ian Bowater held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Ian Bowater's professions included military personnel[4].
  • Ian Bowater held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[14].
  • Ian Bowater held the position of Lord Mayor of London[15].
  • Ian Bowater was educated at Magdalen College[16].
  • Ian Bowater was educated at Eton College[17].
  • Ian Bowater was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[18].
  • Ian Bowater received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Ian Bowater received the Distinguished Service Order[20].
  • Ian Bowater received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Ian Bowater received the Officer of the Order of Saint John[22].
  • Ian Bowater is recorded as male[23].
  • Ian Bowater's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ian Bowater's military branch is recorded as British Army[25].
  • Ian Bowater's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[26].
  • Ian Bowater was part of the conflict World War II[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ian Bowater was born on December 16, 1904[2]. His father was Frank Bowater[6]. His mother was Ethel Anita Fryar[7].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30]; Eton College[17], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33]; and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[18], a military academy[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1802[36].

Career and Affiliations

Ian Bowater's professions included military personnel[4]. Positions held include Sheriff of the City of London[14], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38] and Lord Mayor of London[15], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1189[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Distinguished Service Order[20], a military decoration[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1886[46]; Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1300[49]; and Officer of the Order of Saint John[22], an Officer[50], in United Kingdom[51].

Personal Life

Ian Bowater was married to Ursula Margaret Dawson[8]. Children include Julia Bowater[9]; Susan Vansittart Bowater[10]; Michael Ian Vansittart Bowater[11]; and Charlotte Mary Bowater[12], b. 1937[52].

Death and Burial

Ian Bowater died on October 1, 1982[3].

Why It Matters

Ian Bowater ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Ian Bowater's parents?

Ian Bowater's father was Frank Bowater[6]. Ian Bowater's mother was Ethel Anita Fryar[7].

Who was Ian Bowater married to?

Ian Bowater's spouses include Ursula Margaret Dawson[8].

What did Ian Bowater do for work?

Ian Bowater worked as military personnel[4].

Where did Ian Bowater go to school?

Ian Bowater was educated at Magdalen College[16], Eton College[17], and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[18].

What awards did Ian Bowater receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19], Distinguished Service Order[20], Knight Bachelor[21], and Officer of the Order of Saint John[22].

References

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  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . The London Gazette 45117. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The London Gazette 37151. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The London Gazette 44210. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The London Gazette 34639. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [51] . 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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