Nick Houghton

British Army general
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Nick Houghton

Summary

Nick Houghton is a human[1]. Born in Otley[2], he… he was born on October 18, 1954[3]. He worked as an army officer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (511 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Born in Otley[2], Nick Houghton…
  • Nick Houghton was born on October 18, 1954[3].
  • Nick Houghton held citizenship in United Kingdom[6].
  • Nick Houghton worked as an army officer[4].
  • Nick Houghton held the position of member of the House of Lords[7].
  • Nick Houghton was educated at St Peter's College[8].
  • Nick Houghton's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[9].
  • Nick Houghton was educated at Woodhouse Grove School[10].
  • Nick Houghton received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • Nick Houghton received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12].
  • Nick Houghton received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].
  • Nick Houghton is recorded as male[14].
  • Nick Houghton's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Nick Houghton's military branch is recorded as British Army[16].
  • Nick Houghton's Commons category is recorded as Nicholas Houghton[17].
  • Nick Houghton's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[18].
  • Nick Houghton's military, police or special rank is recorded as field marshal[19].
  • Nick Houghton was part of the conflict Iraq War[20].
  • Nick Houghton was part of the conflict The Troubles[21].
  • Nick Houghton's family name is recorded as Houghton[22].
  • Nick Houghton's given name is recorded as Nicholas[23].
  • Nick Houghton's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • Nick Houghton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Nick Houghton's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+2'}[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Nick Houghton's place of birth was Otley[2]. He was born on October 18, 1954[3].

Education

Educated at St Peter's College[8], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1929[29], headquartered in Oxford[30]; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[9], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1947[33]; and Woodhouse Grove School[10], an independent school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1812[36].

Career and Affiliations

Nick Houghton's professions included army officer[4]. He held the position of member of the House of Lords[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1815[41]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[42], in United States[43].

Why It Matters

Nick Houghton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (511 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Nick Houghton born?

Born in Otley[2], Nick Houghton…

What did Nick Houghton do for work?

Nick Houghton worked as army officer[4].

Where did Nick Houghton go to school?

Nick Houghton was educated at St Peter's College[8], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[9], and Woodhouse Grove School[10].

What awards did Nick Houghton receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  7. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . The London Gazette. Retrieved . thegazette.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The London Gazette. Retrieved . thegazette.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The London Gazette. Retrieved . thegazette.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . forcesnews.com. forcesnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Who's Who. honourabletom.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Otley
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