John Oswald

British Army officer
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John Oswald

Summary

John Oswald is a human[1]. Born in Fife[2], he… he was born on +1771-10-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kirkcaldy[4]. He died on +1840-06-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Oswald's place of birth was Fife[2].
  • John Oswald died in Kirkcaldy[4].
  • John Oswald was born on +1771-10-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Oswald died on +1840-06-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Oswald died on +1840-06-06T00:00:00Z[8].
  • John Oswald's father was James Townsend Oswald[9].
  • John Oswald was married to Charlotte Murray-Aynsley[10].
  • John Oswald was married to Emily Jane Murray[11].
  • A child of John Oswald was James Townsend Oswald[12].
  • A child of John Oswald was Frances Jemima Oswald[13].
  • A child of John Oswald was Mary Oswald[14].
  • A child of John Oswald was Emily Oswald[15].
  • John Oswald held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • John Oswald held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • John Oswald worked as a military officer[6].
  • John Oswald held the position of Civil Commissioner of the Ionian Islands[18].
  • John Oswald received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • John Oswald received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • John Oswald received the Army Gold Medal[21].
  • John Oswald is recorded as male[22].
  • John Oswald's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John Oswald's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • John Oswald's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • John Oswald's participated in conflict is recorded as French Revolutionary Wars[26].
  • John Oswald's participated in conflict is recorded as Napoleonic Wars[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Oswald was born in Fife[2]. He was born on +1771-10-02T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was James Townsend Oswald[9].

Career and Affiliations

John Oswald worked as a military officer[6]. He held the position of Civil Commissioner of the Ionian Islands[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Army Gold Medal[21], a military decoration[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1810[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Charlotte Murray-Aynsley[10] and Emily Jane Murray[11], 1800–1896[36]. Children include James Townsend Oswald[12]; Frances Jemima Oswald[13], 1817–1891[37]; Mary Oswald[14]; and Emily Oswald[15], 1816–1902[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1840-06-08T00:00:00Z[5] and +1840-06-06T00:00:00Z[8]. John Oswald passed away in Kirkcaldy[4].

Why It Matters

John Oswald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was John Oswald born?

John Oswald's place of birth was Fife[2].

Where did John Oswald die?

John Oswald died in Kirkcaldy[4].

Who were John Oswald's parents?

John Oswald's father was James Townsend Oswald[9].

Who was John Oswald married to?

John Oswald's spouses include Charlotte Murray-Aynsley[10] and Emily Jane Murray[11].

What did John Oswald do for work?

John Oswald worked as military officer[6].

What awards did John Oswald receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], and Army Gold Medal[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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