Michael David Jackson

British Army officer (1944–2024)
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Michael David Jackson

Summary

Michael David Jackson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sheffield[2]. He was born on March 21, 1944[3]. He died on October 15, 2024[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and autobiographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,494 views/month, #6,846 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Michael David Jackson's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
  • Michael David Jackson was born on March 21, 1944[3].
  • Michael David Jackson died on October 15, 2024[4].
  • Michael David Jackson held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Michael David Jackson's professions included military officer[5].
  • Michael David Jackson's professions included autobiographer[6].
  • Michael David Jackson held the position of Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)[9].
  • Michael David Jackson's education included a stint at University of Birmingham[10].
  • Michael David Jackson's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[11].
  • Michael David Jackson was educated at Staff College, Camberley[12].
  • Michael David Jackson's education included a stint at Stamford School[13].
  • Michael David Jackson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Michael David Jackson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Michael David Jackson received the Distinguished Service Order[16].
  • Michael David Jackson received the Deputy Lieutenant[17].
  • Michael David Jackson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Michael David Jackson received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Michael David Jackson is recorded as male[20].
  • Michael David Jackson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Michael David Jackson's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Michael David Jackson's Commons category is recorded as Mike Jackson[23].
  • Michael David Jackson's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Michael David Jackson's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[26].
  • Michael David Jackson's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael David Jackson was born in Sheffield[2]. He was born on March 21, 1944[3].

Education

Educated at University of Birmingham[10], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1900[30], headquartered in Birmingham[31]; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[11], a military academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1947[34]; Staff College, Camberley[12], a staff college[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1858[37]; and Stamford School[13], an independent school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1532[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[5] and autobiographer[6]. Michael David Jackson held the position of Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1815[45]; Distinguished Service Order[16], a military decoration[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1886[48]; Deputy Lieutenant[17], a title of authority[49], in United Kingdom[50]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1815[53]; and Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1815[56].

Death and Burial

Michael David Jackson died on October 15, 2024[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[26].

Why It Matters

Michael David Jackson ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,494 views/month, #6,846 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Michael David Jackson born?

Michael David Jackson was born in Sheffield[2].

What did Michael David Jackson do for work?

Michael David Jackson worked as military officer[5] and autobiographer[6].

Where did Michael David Jackson go to school?

Michael David Jackson was educated at University of Birmingham[10], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[11], Staff College, Camberley[12], and Stamford School[13].

What awards did Michael David Jackson receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15], Distinguished Service Order[16], and Deputy Lieutenant[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . The London Gazette 57509. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . telegraph.co.uk. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . uk.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved . uk.news.yahoo.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  29. [56] . 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. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Distinguished Service Order +4
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