James Melville Babington

British general (1854-1936)
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James Melville Babington

Summary

James Melville Babington is a human[1]. Born in Corstorphine[2], he… he was born on +1854-07-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kelso[4]. He died on +1936-06-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Melville Babington was born in Corstorphine[2].
  • James Melville Babington died in Kelso[4].
  • James Melville Babington was born on +1854-07-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Melville Babington died on +1936-06-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • James Melville Babington's father was William Babington[8].
  • James Melville Babington's mother was Augusta Mary Melville[9].
  • Among James Melville Babington's spouses was Eleanor Lawson[10].
  • A child of James Melville Babington was Geoffrey Babington[11].
  • James Melville Babington held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • James Melville Babington worked as a military personnel[6].
  • James Melville Babington held the position of Chief of Defence Force[13].
  • James Melville Babington received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • James Melville Babington received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • James Melville Babington's image is recorded as James Melville Babington.JPG[16].
  • James Melville Babington is recorded as male[17].
  • James Melville Babington's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • James Melville Babington's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • James Melville Babington's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[20].
  • James Melville Babington's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[21].
  • James Melville Babington's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[22].
  • James Melville Babington's participated in conflict is recorded as Second Boer War[23].
  • James Melville Babington's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0h3rysg[24].
  • James Melville Babington's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Melville Babington's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • James Melville Babington's National Portrait Gallery is recorded as mp80148[27].

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Origins and Family

James Melville Babington was born in Corstorphine[2]. He was born on +1854-07-31T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William Babington[8]. His mother was Augusta Mary Melville[9].

Career and Affiliations

James Melville Babington's professions included military personnel[6]. He held the position of Chief of Defence Force[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

Among James Melville Babington's spouses was Eleanor Lawson[10]. A child of him was Geoffrey Babington[11].

Death and Burial

James Melville Babington died on +1936-06-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Kelso[4].

Why It Matters

James Melville Babington ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was James Melville Babington born?

James Melville Babington was born in Corstorphine[2].

Where did James Melville Babington die?

James Melville Babington passed away in Kelso[4].

Who were James Melville Babington's parents?

James Melville Babington's father was William Babington[8]. James Melville Babington's mother was Augusta Mary Melville[9].

Who was James Melville Babington married to?

James Melville Babington's spouses include Eleanor Lawson[10].

What did James Melville Babington do for work?

James Melville Babington worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did James Melville Babington receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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