John Tiltman

British cryptographer
Person human Q324507
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John Tiltman

Summary

John Tiltman is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 25, 1894[3]. He passed away in Hawaii[4]. He died on August 10, 1982[5]. He worked as a cryptographer[6], mathematician[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Tiltman was born in London[2].
  • John Tiltman died in Hawaii[4].
  • John Tiltman was born on May 25, 1894[3].
  • John Tiltman died on August 10, 1982[5].
  • John Tiltman held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • John Tiltman's professions included cryptographer[6].
  • John Tiltman worked as a mathematician[7].
  • John Tiltman worked as a military personnel[8].
  • John Tiltman was educated at University of Oxford[11].
  • John Tiltman received the Military Cross[12].
  • John Tiltman received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • John Tiltman received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • John Tiltman received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • John Tiltman received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].
  • John Tiltman is recorded as male[17].
  • John Tiltman's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Tiltman's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • John Tiltman's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier[20].
  • John Tiltman was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • John Tiltman was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • John Tiltman's family name is recorded as Tiltman[23].
  • John Tiltman's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Tiltman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

John Tiltman was born in London[2]. He was born on May 25, 1894[3].

Education

John Tiltman was educated at University of Oxford[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cryptographer[6], mathematician[7], and military personnel[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[12], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1914[28]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[35], in United States[36].

Death and Burial

John Tiltman died on August 10, 1982[5]. He died in Hawaii[4].

Why It Matters

John Tiltman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was John Tiltman born?

Born in London[2], John Tiltman…

Where did John Tiltman die?

John Tiltman died in Hawaii[4].

What did John Tiltman do for work?

John Tiltman worked as cryptographer[6], mathematician[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did John Tiltman go to school?

John Tiltman was educated at University of Oxford[11].

What awards did John Tiltman receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[12], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Oxford
    Place of birth London
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Military branch British Army
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