James McNeill

McNeill, Sir James McFadyen shipbuilder;(1892–1964)
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James McNeill

Summary

James McNeill is a human[1]. He was born on August 19, 1892[2]. He died on July 24, 1964[3].

Key Facts

  • James McNeill was born on August 19, 1892[2].
  • James McNeill died on July 24, 1964[3].
  • James McNeill was employed by John Brown & Company[4].
  • James McNeill was educated at University of Glasgow[5].
  • James McNeill's education included a stint at Allan Glen's School[6].
  • A notable work attributed to James McNeill is RMS Queen Elizabeth[7].
  • A notable work attributed to James McNeill is RMS Queen Mary[8].
  • James McNeill received the Royal Designer for Industry[9].
  • James McNeill received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[10].
  • James McNeill received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • James McNeill received the Military Cross[12].
  • James McNeill was a member of Royal Society[13].
  • James McNeill is recorded as male[14].
  • James McNeill's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James McNeill's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[16].
  • James McNeill's family name is recorded as McNeill[17].
  • James McNeill's given name is recorded as James[18].
  • James McNeill's described by source is recorded as James McFadyen McNeill. 1892-1964[19].

Body

Origins and Family

James McNeill was born on August 19, 1892[2].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[5], a public research university[20], in United Kingdom[21], founded in 1451[22], headquartered in Glasgow[23] and Allan Glen's School[6], a secondary school[24], in United Kingdom[25].

Career and Affiliations

James McNeill was employed by John Brown & Company[4].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include RMS Queen Elizabeth[7], an ocean liner[26] and RMS Queen Mary[8], an ocean liner[27], in United States[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Designer for Industry[9], an award[29]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[10], a knighthood[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and Military Cross[12], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1914[36].

Death and Burial

James McNeill died on July 24, 1964[3].

FAQs

Where did James McNeill go to school?

James McNeill was educated at University of Glasgow[5] and Allan Glen's School[6].

What awards did James McNeill receive?

Honors received include Royal Designer for Industry[9], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[10], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], and Military Cross[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Grace's Guide. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Employer → John Brown & Company
    Educated at → University of Glasgow, Allan Glen's School
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id → 34812
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