Neil Cantlie

British lieutenant-general in World War II
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Neil Cantlie

Summary

Neil Cantlie is a human[1]. Born in British Hong Kong[2], he… he was born on +1892-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1975-00-00T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], writer[6], and biographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Neil Cantlie's place of birth was British Hong Kong[2].
  • Neil Cantlie was born on +1892-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Neil Cantlie was born on +1892-12-11T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Neil Cantlie died on +1975-00-00T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Neil Cantlie died on +1975-05-16T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Neil Cantlie's father was James Cantlie[11].
  • Neil Cantlie held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Neil Cantlie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Neil Cantlie worked as a military personnel[5].
  • Neil Cantlie's professions included writer[6].
  • Neil Cantlie's professions included biographer[7].
  • Neil Cantlie's education included a stint at Robert Gordon's College[14].
  • Neil Cantlie was educated at University of Aberdeen[15].
  • Neil Cantlie received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Neil Cantlie received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Neil Cantlie received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Neil Cantlie received the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons[19].
  • Neil Cantlie is recorded as male[20].
  • Neil Cantlie's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Neil Cantlie's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 39146825125507631548[22].
  • Neil Cantlie's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Neil Cantlie's Commons category is recorded as Neil Cantlie[24].
  • Neil Cantlie's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[25].
  • Neil Cantlie's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[26].
  • Neil Cantlie's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Neil Cantlie's place of birth was British Hong Kong[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1892-00-00T00:00:00Z[3] and +1892-12-11T00:00:00Z[9]. His father was James Cantlie[11].

Education

Educated at Robert Gordon's College[14], a secondary school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1910[30], headquartered in Aberdeen[31] and University of Aberdeen[15], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34], headquartered in Aberdeen[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[5], writer[6], and biographer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1815[41]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons[19], an award[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1975-00-00T00:00:00Z[4] and +1975-05-16T00:00:00Z[10].

Why It Matters

Neil Cantlie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Neil Cantlie born?

Neil Cantlie was born in British Hong Kong[2].

Who were Neil Cantlie's parents?

Neil Cantlie's father was James Cantlie[11].

What did Neil Cantlie do for work?

Neil Cantlie worked as military personnel[5], writer[6], and biographer[7].

Where did Neil Cantlie go to school?

Neil Cantlie was educated at Robert Gordon's College[14] and University of Aberdeen[15].

What awards did Neil Cantlie receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Sir Neil Cantlie K.C.B., K.B.E., M.C., CH.B., F.R.C.S., late R.A.M.C. (ret). wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Who's Who. 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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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