Michael Denny

Royal Navy officer (1896-1972)
Person human Q6829812
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Michael Denny

Summary

Michael Denny is a human[1]. He was born on October 3, 1896[2]. He died on April 7, 1972[3]. He worked as a naval officer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Michael Denny was born on October 3, 1896[2].
  • Michael Denny died on April 7, 1972[3].
  • Michael Denny worked as a naval officer[4].
  • Michael Denny held the position of Third Sea Lord[6].
  • Michael Denny's education included a stint at Royal Naval College, Osborne[7].
  • Michael Denny received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8].
  • Michael Denny received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[9].
  • Michael Denny received the Distinguished Service Order[10].
  • Michael Denny is recorded as male[11].
  • Michael Denny's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Michael Denny's Commons category is recorded as Michael Maynard Denny[13].
  • Michael Denny's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[14].
  • Michael Denny was part of the conflict World War I[15].
  • Michael Denny was part of the conflict World War II[16].
  • Michael Denny's family name is recorded as Denny[17].
  • Michael Denny's given name is recorded as Michael[18].
  • Michael Denny's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[19].

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Origins and Family

Michael Denny was born on October 3, 1896[2].

Education

Michael Denny was educated at Royal Naval College, Osborne[7].

Career and Affiliations

Michael Denny's professions included naval officer[4]. He held the position of Third Sea Lord[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8], a grade of an order[20], in United Kingdom[21]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[9], a grade of an order[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1815[24]; and Distinguished Service Order[10], a military decoration[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1886[27].

Death and Burial

Michael Denny died on April 7, 1972[3].

Why It Matters

Michael Denny ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

What did Michael Denny do for work?

Michael Denny worked as naval officer[4].

Where did Michael Denny go to school?

Michael Denny was educated at Royal Naval College, Osborne[7].

What awards did Michael Denny receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[9], and Distinguished Service Order[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . Dreadnought Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Dreadnought Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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