James Rowland

Chief of the Air Staff and Governor of New South Wales (1922–1999)
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James Rowland

Summary

James Rowland is a human[1]. He was born in Armidale[2]. He was born on November 1, 1922[3]. He passed away in Sydney[4]. He died on May 27, 1999[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Armidale[2], James Rowland…
  • James Rowland passed away in Sydney[4].
  • James Rowland was born on November 1, 1922[3].
  • James Rowland died on May 27, 1999[5].
  • James Rowland held citizenship in Australia[10].
  • James Rowland worked as a military officer[6].
  • James Rowland worked as a politician[7].
  • James Rowland's professions included aircraft pilot[8].
  • James Rowland held the position of Governor of New South Wales[11].
  • James Rowland held the position of Chief of Air Force[12].
  • James Rowland was educated at University of Sydney[13].
  • James Rowland was educated at Cranbrook School[14].
  • James Rowland received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • James Rowland received the Distinguished Flying Cross[16].
  • James Rowland received the Air Force Cross[17].
  • James Rowland received the National Medal[18].
  • James Rowland received the Companion of the Order of Australia[19].
  • James Rowland is recorded as male[20].
  • James Rowland's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Rowland's Commons category is recorded as James Rowland (RAAF officer)[22].
  • James Rowland's military, police or special rank is recorded as air marshal[23].
  • James Rowland's residence is recorded as Sydney[24].
  • James Rowland was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • James Rowland's family name is recorded as Rowland[26].
  • James Rowland's given name is recorded as James[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Rowland's place of birth was Armidale[2]. He was born on November 1, 1922[3].

Education

Educated at University of Sydney[13], a public research university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1850[30], headquartered in Sydney[31] and Cranbrook School[14], an independent school[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1918[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. Positions held include Governor of New South Wales[11], a position[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1788[37] and Chief of Air Force[12], a military position[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1922[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Distinguished Flying Cross[16], a cross[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1918[45]; Air Force Cross[17], a courage award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1918[48]; National Medal[18], a medallion[49], in Australia[50], founded in 1975[51]; and Companion of the Order of Australia[19], a grade of an order[52], in Australia[53].

Death and Burial

James Rowland died on May 27, 1999[5]. He passed away in Sydney[4].

Why It Matters

James Rowland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54]

FAQs

Where was James Rowland born?

Born in Armidale[2], James Rowland…

Where did James Rowland die?

James Rowland died in Sydney[4].

What did James Rowland do for work?

James Rowland worked as military officer[6], politician[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

Where did James Rowland go to school?

James Rowland was educated at University of Sydney[13] and Cranbrook School[14].

What awards did James Rowland receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], Distinguished Flying Cross[16], Air Force Cross[17], and National Medal[18].

References

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  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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