John Crichton

British marine engineer (1883-1917)
Person human Q63157120
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John Crichton

Summary

John Crichton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Netley[2]. He was born on +1883-08-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Mesopotamia[4]. He died on +1917-02-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a marine engineer[6].

Key Facts

  • John Crichton was born in Netley[2].
  • John Crichton died in Mesopotamia[4].
  • John Crichton was born on +1883-08-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Crichton died on +1917-02-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Basra War Cemetery[7].
  • John Crichton's father was Henry Crichton[8].
  • John Crichton's mother was Letitia Cole-Hamilton[9].
  • John Crichton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • John Crichton's professions included marine engineer[6].
  • John Crichton was employed by John I. Thornycroft & Company[11].
  • Among John Crichton's employers was Royal Mail Steam Packet Company[12].
  • John Crichton's education included a stint at Radley College[13].
  • John Crichton was educated at University College London[14].
  • John Crichton was a member of Institution of Mechanical Engineers[15].
  • John Crichton is recorded as male[16].
  • John Crichton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Crichton's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • John Crichton's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • John Crichton's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[20].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[21].
  • John Crichton's family name is recorded as Crichton[22].
  • John Crichton's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Crichton's given name is recorded as Arthur[24].
  • John Crichton's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • John Crichton's CWGC person ID is recorded as 509648[26].

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Origins and Family

John Crichton was born in Netley[2]. He was born on +1883-08-19T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Henry Crichton[8]. His mother was Letitia Cole-Hamilton[9].

Education

Educated at Radley College[13], an independent school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1847[29] and University College London[14], a university college[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1826[32], headquartered in UCL Main Building[33].

Career and Affiliations

John Crichton worked as a marine engineer[6]. Employers include John I. Thornycroft & Company[11], a shipyard[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1866[36], headquartered in Woolston[37] and Royal Mail Steam Packet Company[12], a business[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1839[40], headquartered in London[41].

Death and Burial

John Crichton died on +1917-02-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Mesopotamia[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[21]. He is buried at Basra War Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was John Crichton born?

John Crichton's place of birth was Netley[2].

Where did John Crichton die?

John Crichton passed away in Mesopotamia[4].

Who were John Crichton's parents?

John Crichton's father was Henry Crichton[8]. John Crichton's mother was Letitia Cole-Hamilton[9].

What did John Crichton do for work?

John Crichton worked as marine engineer[6].

Where did John Crichton go to school?

John Crichton was educated at Radley College[13] and University College London[14].

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  24. [25] . kingscollections.org. kingscollections.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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