Lord Edward Gleichen

British Army general
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Lord Edward Gleichen

Summary

Lord Edward Gleichen is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 15, 1863[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1937[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Lord Edward Gleichen…
  • Lord Edward Gleichen passed away in London[4].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen was born on January 15, 1863[3].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen died on January 1, 1937[5].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen died on December 13, 1937[8].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen died on December 14, 1937[9].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen's father was Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg[10].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen's mother was Laura Williamina Seymour[11].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen was married to Sylvia Gay Edwardes[12].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen worked as a politician[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Lord Edward Gleichen is The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: a compendium prepared by officers of the Sudan government[14].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen received the Distinguished Service Order[15].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen is recorded as male[19].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen's noble title is recorded as count[21].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen's Commons category is recorded as Lord Edward Gleichen[23].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[25].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen was part of the conflict World War I[26].
  • Lord Edward Gleichen was part of the conflict Second Boer War[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lord Edward Gleichen was born in London[2]. He was born on January 15, 1863[3]. His father was Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg[10]. His mother was Laura Williamina Seymour[11].

Career and Affiliations

Lord Edward Gleichen's professions included politician[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Lord Edward Gleichen is The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: a compendium prepared by officers of the Sudan government[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[15], a military decoration[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1886[30]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17], a knighthood[34], in United Kingdom[35]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

Lord Edward Gleichen was married to Sylvia Gay Edwardes[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1937[5], December 13, 1937[8], and December 14, 1937[9]. Lord Edward Gleichen passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Lord Edward Gleichen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Lord Edward Gleichen born?

Lord Edward Gleichen's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Lord Edward Gleichen die?

Lord Edward Gleichen passed away in London[4].

Who were Lord Edward Gleichen's parents?

Lord Edward Gleichen's father was Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg[10]. Lord Edward Gleichen's mother was Laura Williamina Seymour[11].

Who was Lord Edward Gleichen married to?

Lord Edward Gleichen's spouses include Sylvia Gay Edwardes[12].

What did Lord Edward Gleichen do for work?

Lord Edward Gleichen worked as politician[6].

What awards did Lord Edward Gleichen receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[15], Companion of the Order of the Bath[16], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
    Notable work
    Mother Laura Williamina Seymour
    Given name Edward, Albert
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