John West

British Royal Navy officer (1774-1862)
Person human Q6263624
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John West

Summary

John West is a human[1]. Born in Twickenham[2], he… he was born on +1774-07-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Eaton Square[4]. He died on +1862-04-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John West's place of birth was Twickenham[2].
  • John West died in Eaton Square[4].
  • John West was born on +1774-07-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John West died on +1862-04-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John West's father was unknown West[8].
  • John West's mother was Jane West[9].
  • Among John West's spouses was Harriett Adams[10].
  • A child of John West was Jane West[11].
  • A child of John West was Harriett Sophia West[12].
  • A child of John West was Alexander George West[13].
  • A child of John West was John Templer West[14].
  • John West held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • John West held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • John West's professions included naval officer[6].
  • John West held the position of Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth[17].
  • John West received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • John West's image is recorded as Admiral of the Fleet Sir John West.JPG[19].
  • John West is recorded as male[20].
  • John West's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John West's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 96257962[22].
  • John West's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[23].
  • John West's Commons category is recorded as Sir John West (Admiral)[24].
  • John West's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the Fleet[25].
  • John West's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the White[26].
  • John West's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John West's place of birth was Twickenham[2]. He was born on +1774-07-28T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was unknown West[8]. His mother was Jane West[9].

Career and Affiliations

John West worked as a naval officer[6]. He held the position of Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth[17].

Recognition

John West received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].

Personal Life

John West was married to Harriett Adams[10]. Children include Jane West[11]; Harriett Sophia West[12]; Alexander George West[13], a naval officer[28], b. 1821[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30]; and John Templer West[14].

Death and Burial

John West died on +1862-04-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Eaton Square[4].

Why It Matters

John West ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was John West born?

Born in Twickenham[2], John West…

Where did John West die?

John West died in Eaton Square[4].

Who were John West's parents?

John West's father was unknown West[8]. John West's mother was Jane West[9].

Who was John West married to?

John West's spouses include Harriett Adams[10].

What did John West do for work?

John West worked as naval officer[6].

What awards did John West receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . West, John. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . West, John. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . West, John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . West, John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . 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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