John Philip Du Cane

British Army general
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John Philip Du Cane

Summary

John Philip Du Cane is a human[1]. Born in South Kensington[2], he… he was born on May 5, 1865[3]. He died in Westminster[4]. He died on April 5, 1947[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Philip Du Cane was born in South Kensington[2].
  • John Philip Du Cane passed away in Westminster[4].
  • John Philip Du Cane was born on May 5, 1865[3].
  • John Philip Du Cane died on April 5, 1947[5].
  • John Philip Du Cane died on April 4, 1947[8].
  • John Philip Du Cane's father was Charles Du Cane[9].
  • John Philip Du Cane's mother was Georgiana Susan Copley[10].
  • John Philip Du Cane was married to Ethel Georgina Mary Chapman[11].
  • John Philip Du Cane held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • John Philip Du Cane held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Philip Du Cane's professions included military personnel[6].
  • John Philip Du Cane held the position of Governor of Malta[14].
  • John Philip Du Cane held the position of Master-General of the Ordnance[15].
  • John Philip Du Cane received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • John Philip Du Cane is recorded as male[17].
  • John Philip Du Cane's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Philip Du Cane's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • John Philip Du Cane's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • John Philip Du Cane was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • John Philip Du Cane was part of the conflict Second Boer War[22].
  • John Philip Du Cane's family name is recorded as Du Cane[23].
  • John Philip Du Cane's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Philip Du Cane's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[25].
  • John Philip Du Cane's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John Philip Du Cane's sibling is recorded as Florence Gertrude Louisa Du Cane[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Philip Du Cane's place of birth was South Kensington[2]. He was born on May 5, 1865[3]. His father was Charles Du Cane[9]. His mother was Georgiana Susan Copley[10].

Career and Affiliations

John Philip Du Cane worked as a military personnel[6]. Positions held include Governor of Malta[14] and Master-General of the Ordnance[15], a military position[28].

Recognition

John Philip Du Cane received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].

Personal Life

John Philip Du Cane was married to Ethel Georgina Mary Chapman[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 5, 1947[5] and April 4, 1947[8]. John Philip Du Cane passed away in Westminster[4].

Why It Matters

John Philip Du Cane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Philip Du Cane born?

Born in South Kensington[2], John Philip Du Cane…

Where did John Philip Du Cane die?

John Philip Du Cane passed away in Westminster[4].

Who were John Philip Du Cane's parents?

John Philip Du Cane's father was Charles Du Cane[9]. John Philip Du Cane's mother was Georgiana Susan Copley[10].

Who was John Philip Du Cane married to?

John Philip Du Cane's spouses include Ethel Georgina Mary Chapman[11].

What did John Philip Du Cane do for work?

John Philip Du Cane worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did John Philip Du Cane receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Position held Governor of Malta, Master-General of the Ordnance
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