John Nelson

British Army officer, born 1912
Person human Q6250237
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John Nelson

Summary

John Nelson is a human[1]. He was born in Shenley[2]. He was born on +1912-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Òban[4]. He died on +1993-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6].

Key Facts

  • John Nelson was born in Shenley[2].
  • John Nelson passed away in Òban[4].
  • John Nelson was born on +1912-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Nelson died on +1993-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Nelson's father was Roland Nelson[7].
  • John Nelson's mother was Hylda Letitia Grace Blois[8].
  • John Nelson was married to Lady Margaret Jane FitzRoy[9].
  • A child of John Nelson was Jennifer Forwood, 11th Baroness Arlington[10].
  • A child of John Nelson was Juliet Auriol Sally Nelson[11].
  • John Nelson held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • John Nelson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Nelson worked as a military personnel[6].
  • John Nelson's education included a stint at Eton College[14].
  • John Nelson's education included a stint at West Downs School[15].
  • John Nelson received the Military Cross[16].
  • John Nelson received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • John Nelson received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • John Nelson received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19].
  • John Nelson received the Distinguished Service Order[20].
  • John Nelson is recorded as male[21].
  • John Nelson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Nelson's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • John Nelson's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[24].
  • John Nelson's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[25].
  • John Nelson's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Shenley[2], John Nelson… he was born on +1912-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Roland Nelson[7]. His mother was Hylda Letitia Grace Blois[8].

Education

Educated at Eton College[14], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29] and West Downs School[15], a preparatory school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1897[32].

Career and Affiliations

John Nelson's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[16], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1914[35]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19], a knighthood[41], in United Kingdom[42]; and Distinguished Service Order[20], a military decoration[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1886[45].

Personal Life

John Nelson was married to Lady Margaret Jane FitzRoy[9]. Children include Jennifer Forwood, 11th Baroness Arlington[10], a politician[46], b. 1939[47], of United Kingdom[48] and Juliet Auriol Sally Nelson[11], 1940–1998[49].

Death and Burial

John Nelson died on +1993-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Òban[4].

FAQs

Where was John Nelson born?

Born in Shenley[2], John Nelson…

Where did John Nelson die?

John Nelson died in Òban[4].

Who were John Nelson's parents?

John Nelson's father was Roland Nelson[7]. John Nelson's mother was Hylda Letitia Grace Blois[8].

Who was John Nelson married to?

John Nelson's spouses include Lady Margaret Jane FitzRoy[9].

What did John Nelson do for work?

John Nelson worked as military personnel[6].

Where did John Nelson go to school?

John Nelson was educated at Eton College[14] and West Downs School[15].

What awards did John Nelson receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[16], Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19].

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  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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