James Grierson

British Army general (1859-1914)
Person human Q3161121
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James Grierson

Summary

James Grierson is a human[1]. He was born on January 27, 1859[2]. He died in Somme[3]. He died on August 17, 1914[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and army officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Grierson passed away in Somme[3].
  • James Grierson was born on January 27, 1859[2].
  • James Grierson died on August 17, 1914[4].
  • Burial took place at Glasgow Necropolis[8].
  • James Grierson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • James Grierson's professions included military personnel[5].
  • James Grierson worked as an army officer[6].
  • James Grierson received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[10].
  • James Grierson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11].
  • James Grierson received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[12].
  • James Grierson received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].
  • James Grierson received the Mentioned in Despatches[14].
  • James Grierson is recorded as male[15].
  • James Grierson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James Grierson's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • James Grierson's Commons category is recorded as James Grierson[18].
  • James Grierson's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[19].
  • James Grierson was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • James Grierson was part of the conflict Second Boer War[21].
  • James Grierson's family name is recorded as Grierson[22].
  • James Grierson's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • James Grierson's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[24].
  • James Grierson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[25].
  • James Grierson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • James Grierson's Commons Creator page is recorded as James Grierson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Grierson was born on January 27, 1859[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[5] and army officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[10], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[12], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Mentioned in Despatches[14], an award[37].

Death and Burial

James Grierson died on August 17, 1914[4]. He passed away in Somme[3]. He is buried at Glasgow Necropolis[8].

Why It Matters

James Grierson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where did James Grierson die?

James Grierson died in Somme[3].

What did James Grierson do for work?

James Grierson worked as military personnel[5] and army officer[6].

What awards did James Grierson receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[10], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[12], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Grierson, James Moncrieff. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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