Merton Beckwith-Smith

British Army general (1890–1942)
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Merton Beckwith-Smith

Summary

Merton Beckwith-Smith is a human[1]. He was born in Chelsea[2]. He was born on +1890-07-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Changi Prison[4]. He died on +1942-11-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Merton Beckwith-Smith was born in Chelsea[2].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith passed away in Changi Prison[4].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith was born on +1890-07-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith died on +1942-11-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Sai Wan War Cemetery[8].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith's father was Beckwith Beckwith-Smith[9].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith's mother was Georgina Butler Moore[10].
  • Among Merton Beckwith-Smith's spouses was Honor Dorothy Leigh[11].
  • A child of Merton Beckwith-Smith was Peter Merton Beckwith-Smith[12].
  • A child of Merton Beckwith-Smith was Rosemary Honor Beckwith-Smith[13].
  • A child of Merton Beckwith-Smith was Sarah Katherine Beckwith-Smith[14].
  • A child of Merton Beckwith-Smith was John Moore Beckwith-Smith[15].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith was educated at Eton College[17].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith received the Distinguished Service Order[18].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith received the Military Cross[19].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith is recorded as male[20].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[23].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[24].
  • The cause of death was diphtheria[25].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 15216845[26].
  • Merton Beckwith-Smith's residence is recorded as The Manor House[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chelsea[2], Merton Beckwith-Smith… he was born on +1890-07-11T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Beckwith Beckwith-Smith[9]. His mother was Georgina Butler Moore[10].

Education

Merton Beckwith-Smith was educated at Eton College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Merton Beckwith-Smith's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[18], a military decoration[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1886[30] and Military Cross[19], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1914[33].

Personal Life

Merton Beckwith-Smith was married to Honor Dorothy Leigh[11]. Children include Peter Merton Beckwith-Smith[12], 1919–1984[34]; Rosemary Honor Beckwith-Smith[13]; Sarah Katherine Beckwith-Smith[14], 1925–1972[35]; and John Moore Beckwith-Smith[15], 1929–2005[36].

Death and Burial

Merton Beckwith-Smith died on +1942-11-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Changi Prison[4]. The cause of death was diphtheria[25]. Burial took place at Sai Wan War Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Merton Beckwith-Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Merton Beckwith-Smith born?

Merton Beckwith-Smith was born in Chelsea[2].

Where did Merton Beckwith-Smith die?

Merton Beckwith-Smith passed away in Changi Prison[4].

Who were Merton Beckwith-Smith's parents?

Merton Beckwith-Smith's father was Beckwith Beckwith-Smith[9]. Merton Beckwith-Smith's mother was Georgina Butler Moore[10].

Who was Merton Beckwith-Smith married to?

Merton Beckwith-Smith's spouses include Honor Dorothy Leigh[11].

What did Merton Beckwith-Smith do for work?

Merton Beckwith-Smith worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Merton Beckwith-Smith go to school?

Merton Beckwith-Smith was educated at Eton College[17].

What awards did Merton Beckwith-Smith receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[18] and Military Cross[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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