John Manners Smith

British military officer (1864–1920); recipient of the Victoria Cross
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John Manners Smith

Summary

John Manners Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lahore[2]. He was born on August 30, 1864[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 6, 1920[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Manners Smith was born in Lahore[2].
  • John Manners Smith died in London[4].
  • John Manners Smith was born on August 30, 1864[3].
  • John Manners Smith died on January 6, 1920[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].
  • John Manners Smith's father was Charles Manners Smith[9].
  • John Manners Smith's mother was Lydia Mary Davies[10].
  • Among John Manners Smith's spouses was Bertha Mabel Latham[11].
  • A child of John Manners Smith was Sylvia Smith[12].
  • John Manners Smith held citizenship in British Raj[13].
  • John Manners Smith worked as a military personnel[6].
  • John Manners Smith was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14].
  • John Manners Smith's education included a stint at Norwich School[15].
  • John Manners Smith received the Victoria Cross[16].
  • John Manners Smith received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17].
  • John Manners Smith received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[18].
  • John Manners Smith is recorded as male[19].
  • John Manners Smith's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Manners Smith's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • John Manners Smith's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[22].
  • John Manners Smith's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[23].
  • John Manners Smith was part of the conflict Tirah Campaign[24].
  • John Manners Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[25].
  • John Manners Smith's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • John Manners Smith's sibling is recorded as Mary Josephine Manners Smith[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Manners Smith's place of birth was Lahore[2]. He was born on August 30, 1864[3]. His father was Charles Manners Smith[9]. His mother was Lydia Mary Davies[10].

Education

Educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1802[30] and Norwich School[15], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1980[33].

Career and Affiliations

John Manners Smith worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[16], a military decoration[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1856[36]; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[18].

Personal Life

Among John Manners Smith's spouses was Bertha Mabel Latham[11]. A child of him was Sylvia Smith[12].

Death and Burial

John Manners Smith died on January 6, 1920[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

John Manners Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was John Manners Smith born?

John Manners Smith's place of birth was Lahore[2].

Where did John Manners Smith die?

John Manners Smith passed away in London[4].

Who were John Manners Smith's parents?

John Manners Smith's father was Charles Manners Smith[9]. John Manners Smith's mother was Lydia Mary Davies[10].

Who was John Manners Smith married to?

John Manners Smith's spouses include Bertha Mabel Latham[11].

What did John Manners Smith do for work?

John Manners Smith worked as military personnel[6].

Where did John Manners Smith go to school?

John Manners Smith was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14] and Norwich School[15].

What awards did John Manners Smith receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[16], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17], and Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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