John Bagot Glubb

British military officer, scholar and author (1897–1986)
Person human Q738358
John Bagot Glubb
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John Bagot Glubb

Summary

John Bagot Glubb is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lancashire[2]. He was born on April 16, 1897[3]. He died in East Sussex[4]. He died on March 17, 1986[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], military officer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (820 views/month, #7,061 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lancashire[2], John Bagot Glubb…
  • John Bagot Glubb died in East Sussex[4].
  • John Bagot Glubb was born on April 16, 1897[3].
  • John Bagot Glubb died on March 17, 1986[5].
  • John Bagot Glubb's father was Frederic Manley Glubb[10].
  • John Bagot Glubb's mother was Frances Letitia Bagot[11].
  • Among John Bagot Glubb's spouses was Muriel Rosemary Forbes[12].
  • John Bagot Glubb held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • John Bagot Glubb worked as an engineer[6].
  • John Bagot Glubb's professions included military officer[7].
  • John Bagot Glubb worked as a writer[8].
  • John Bagot Glubb's education included a stint at Cheltenham College[14].
  • John Bagot Glubb received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • John Bagot Glubb received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • John Bagot Glubb received the Distinguished Service Order[17].
  • John Bagot Glubb received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • John Bagot Glubb received the Livingstone Medal[19].
  • John Bagot Glubb is recorded as male[20].
  • John Bagot Glubb's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Bagot Glubb's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • John Bagot Glubb's Commons category is recorded as John Bagot Glubb[23].
  • John Bagot Glubb's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • John Bagot Glubb's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[25].
  • John Bagot Glubb was part of the conflict World War I[26].
  • John Bagot Glubb was part of the conflict World War II[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Bagot Glubb's place of birth was Lancashire[2]. He was born on April 16, 1897[3]. His father was Frederic Manley Glubb[10]. His mother was Frances Letitia Bagot[11].

Education

John Bagot Glubb's education included a stint at Cheltenham College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], military officer[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; Distinguished Service Order[17], a military decoration[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1886[35]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and Livingstone Medal[19], a medallion[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1901[40].

Personal Life

Among John Bagot Glubb's spouses was Muriel Rosemary Forbes[12].

Death and Burial

John Bagot Glubb died on March 17, 1986[5]. He died in East Sussex[4].

Why It Matters

John Bagot Glubb ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (820 views/month, #7,061 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was John Bagot Glubb born?

Born in Lancashire[2], John Bagot Glubb…

Where did John Bagot Glubb die?

John Bagot Glubb passed away in East Sussex[4].

Who were John Bagot Glubb's parents?

John Bagot Glubb's father was Frederic Manley Glubb[10]. John Bagot Glubb's mother was Frances Letitia Bagot[11].

Who was John Bagot Glubb married to?

John Bagot Glubb's spouses include Muriel Rosemary Forbes[12].

What did John Bagot Glubb do for work?

John Bagot Glubb worked as engineer[6], military officer[7], and writer[8].

Where did John Bagot Glubb go to school?

John Bagot Glubb was educated at Cheltenham College[14].

What awards did John Bagot Glubb receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], Distinguished Service Order[17], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

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  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Araz Yaquboglu · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death East Sussex
    Award received Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Distinguished Service Order +2
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
    Occupation engineer, military officer, writer
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