James Somerville

Summary

James Somerville is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Weybridge^[2]. He was born on July 17, 1882^[3]. He died in Somerset^[4]. He died on March 19, 1949^[5]. He worked as a naval officer^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Weybridge^[2], James Somerville…
• James Somerville passed away in Somerset^[4].
• James Somerville was born on July 17, 1882^[3].
• James Somerville died on March 19, 1949^[5].
• James Somerville's father was Arthur Fownes Somerville^[8].
• James Somerville held citizenship in United Kingdom^[9].
• James Somerville's professions included naval officer^[6].
• James Somerville held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Somerset^[10].
• James Somerville received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire^[11].
• James Somerville received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[12].
• James Somerville received the Commander of the Legion of Merit^[13].
• James Somerville received the Distinguished Service Order^[14].
• James Somerville received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[15].
• James Somerville is recorded as male^[16].
• James Somerville's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• James Somerville's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy^[18].
• James Somerville's Commons category is recorded as Sir James Somerville^[19].
• James Somerville's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral^[20].
• James Somerville's commander of is recorded as Force H^[21].
• James Somerville's commander of is recorded as Eastern Fleet^[22].
• James Somerville was part of the conflict World War I^[23].
• James Somerville was part of the conflict World War II^[24].
• James Somerville's family name is recorded as Somerville^[25].
• James Somerville's given name is recorded as James^[26].
• James Somerville's given name is recorded as Fownes^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Weybridge^[2], James Somerville… he was born on July 17, 1882^[3]. His father was Arthur Fownes Somerville^[8].

Career and Affiliations

James Somerville's professions included naval officer^[6]. He held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Somerset^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire^[11], a grade of an order^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[12], a grade of an order^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1815^[32]; Commander of the Legion of Merit^[13], a grade of an order^[33], in United States^[34]; Distinguished Service Order^[14], a military decoration^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1886^[37]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[15], a grade of an order^[38], in United States^[39].

Death and Burial

James Somerville died on March 19, 1949^[5]. He passed away in Somerset^[4].

Why It Matters

James Somerville has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

FAQs

Where was James Somerville born?

Born in Weybridge^[2], James Somerville…

Where did James Somerville die?

James Somerville died in Somerset^[4].

Who were James Somerville's parents?

James Somerville's father was Arthur Fownes Somerville^[8].

What did James Somerville do for work?

James Somerville worked as naval officer^[6].

What awards did James Somerville receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire^[11], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[12], Commander of the Legion of Merit^[13], and Distinguished Service Order^[14].