Louis Greig

Scottish rugby union player (1880–1953)
Person human Q3262074
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Louis Greig

Summary

Louis Greig is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on +1880-11-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Surrey[4]. He died on +1953-03-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a stockbroker[6] and rugby union player[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Louis Greig's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
  • Louis Greig passed away in Surrey[4].
  • Louis Greig was born on +1880-11-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Louis Greig died on +1953-03-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Louis Greig died on +1953-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Among Louis Greig's spouses was Phyllis Scrimgeour[10].
  • A child of Louis Greig was Bridget Greig[11].
  • A child of Louis Greig was Carron Greig[12].
  • Louis Greig held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Louis Greig held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Louis Greig's professions included stockbroker[6].
  • Louis Greig's professions included rugby union player[7].
  • Louis Greig's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[15].
  • Louis Greig was educated at The Glasgow Academy[16].
  • Louis Greig received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Louis Greig received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18].
  • Louis Greig's image is recorded as Mr Louis Greig (CNews) - btv1b53221777d.jpg[19].
  • Louis Greig is recorded as male[20].
  • Louis Greig's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Louis Greig's member of sports team is recorded as Scotland national rugby union team[22].
  • Louis Greig's member of sports team is recorded as British & Irish Lions[23].
  • Louis Greig's ISNI is recorded as 0000000052209413[24].
  • Louis Greig's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 5809818[25].
  • Louis Greig's GND ID is recorded as 122259777[26].
  • Louis Greig's military branch is recorded as Royal Marines[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Louis Greig was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on +1880-11-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[15], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31] and The Glasgow Academy[16], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1845[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stockbroker[6] and rugby union player[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Personal Life

Among Louis Greig's spouses was Phyllis Scrimgeour[10]. Children include Bridget Greig[11] and Carron Greig[12], a military personnel[39], 1925–2012[40], of United Kingdom[41], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[42].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1953-03-01T00:00:00Z[5] and +1953-01-01T00:00:00Z[9]. Louis Greig died in Surrey[4]. The cause of death was cancer[43].

Why It Matters

Louis Greig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Louis Greig born?

Louis Greig was born in Glasgow[2].

Where did Louis Greig die?

Louis Greig died in Surrey[4].

Who was Louis Greig married to?

Louis Greig's spouses include Phyllis Scrimgeour[10].

What did Louis Greig do for work?

Louis Greig worked as stockbroker[6] and rugby union player[7].

Where did Louis Greig go to school?

Louis Greig was educated at University of Glasgow[15] and The Glasgow Academy[16].

What awards did Louis Greig receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17] and Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  23. [43] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . TracesOfWar. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . TracesOfWar. wikidata.org.
  26. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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