John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort
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Summary
John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort was born on July 10, 1886[1], in London[2]. He died on March 31, 1946[3], in London[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,466 views/month, #6,943 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of St John the Baptist, Penshurst[8]
- Father: John Vereker, 5th Viscount Gort[9]
- Mother: Eleanor Surtees[10]
- Spouse: Corinna Katherine Vereker[11]
- Child: Charles Standish Vereker[12], Jocelyn Cecil Vereker[13], Jacqueline Vereker[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Position held: High Commissioner for Palestine and Transjordan[16], Governor of Malta[17], Governor of Gibraltar[18], member of the House of Lords[19], Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)[20]
- Educated at: Harrow School[21], Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[22]
- Award received: Victoria Cross[23], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Military Cross[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], Distinguished Service Order[28], Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[29], Victory Medal[30], Member of the Royal Victorian Order[31], Mentioned in Despatches[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Noble title: viscount[34], Viscount Gort[35]
- Military branch: British Army[36]
- Commons category: John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort[37]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[38], general[39]
- Cause of death: liver cancer[40]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[41], World War II[42]
- Family name: Vereker[43]
- Given name: John[44]
- Work location: London[45]
- Allegiance: United Kingdom[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Name in native language: John Vereker, 6th Viscount of Gort[49]
- Different from: John Vereker[50]
- Start of work period: 1905[51]
Why It Matters
John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort born?
John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort's place of birth was London[2].
Where did John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort die?
John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort passed away in London[4].
Who were John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort's parents?
John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort's father was John Vereker, 5th Viscount Gort[9]. John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort's mother was Eleanor Surtees[10].
Who was John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort married to?
John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort's spouses include Corinna Katherine Vereker[11].
What did John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort do for work?
John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6].
Where did John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort go to school?
John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort was educated at Harrow School[21] and Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[22].
What awards did John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort receive?
Honors received include Victoria Cross[23], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Military Cross[25], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26].