James Harbord

United States Army Lieutenant General and President of RCA (1866–1947)
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James Harbord

Summary

James Harbord is a human[1]. He was born in Bloomington[2]. He was born on March 21, 1866[3]. He passed away in Rye[4]. He died on August 20, 1947[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bloomington[2], James Harbord…
  • James Harbord passed away in Rye[4].
  • James Harbord was born on March 21, 1866[3].
  • James Harbord died on August 20, 1947[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • James Harbord held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James Harbord worked as a military officer[6].
  • James Harbord's professions included businessperson[7].
  • James Harbord held the position of president[11].
  • James Harbord held the position of President of RCA Corporation[12].
  • James Harbord was employed by RCA Corporation[13].
  • James Harbord's education included a stint at Kansas State University[14].
  • James Harbord received the Distinguished Service Medal[15].
  • James Harbord is recorded as male[16].
  • James Harbord's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Harbord was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].
  • James Harbord's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • James Harbord's Commons category is recorded as James Guthrie Harbord[20].
  • James Harbord's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • James Harbord was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • James Harbord was part of the conflict Spanish–American War[23].
  • James Harbord's family name is recorded as Harbord[24].
  • James Harbord's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Harbord's given name is recorded as Guthrie[26].
  • James Harbord's Commons Creator page is recorded as James Guthrie Harbord[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Harbord's place of birth was Bloomington[2]. He was born on March 21, 1866[3].

Education

James Harbord's education included a stint at Kansas State University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and businessperson[7]. James Harbord was employed by RCA Corporation[13]. Positions held include president[11], a corporate title[28] and President of RCA Corporation[12].

Recognition

James Harbord received the Distinguished Service Medal[15].

Personal Life

James Harbord was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

James Harbord died on August 20, 1947[5]. He passed away in Rye[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James Harbord ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was James Harbord born?

Born in Bloomington[2], James Harbord…

Where did James Harbord die?

James Harbord passed away in Rye[4].

What did James Harbord do for work?

James Harbord worked as military officer[6] and businessperson[7].

Where did James Harbord go to school?

James Harbord was educated at Kansas State University[14].

What awards did James Harbord receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, businessperson
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Kansas State University
    Place of birth Bloomington
    Member of political party Republican Party
    Position held president, President of RCA Corporation
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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