Norman Colville

British Army officer and art collector
Person human Q75282898
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Norman Colville

Summary

Norman Colville is a human[1]. He was born in Jerviston[2]. He was born on +1893-09-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1974-08-26T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an army officer[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Jerviston[2], Norman Colville…
  • Norman Colville was born on +1893-09-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Norman Colville died on +1974-08-26T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Norman Colville's father was David Colville[6].
  • Norman Colville's mother was Catherine Harvey Greenlees[7].
  • Among Norman Colville's spouses was Marjorie Southworthe Edelston[8].
  • Norman Colville was married to André Manuela Alexandre Joaquina Bapst[9].
  • Norman Colville was married to Diana Legh[10].
  • A child of Norman Colville was Anne Lindsay Colville[11].
  • A child of Norman Colville was Gavin David Colville[12].
  • A child of Norman Colville was James Charles David Colville[13].
  • Norman Colville worked as an army officer[5].
  • Norman Colville held the position of High Sheriff of Cornwall[14].
  • Norman Colville was educated at Clare College[15].
  • Norman Colville was educated at Fettes College[16].
  • Norman Colville is recorded as male[17].
  • Norman Colville's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Norman Colville's residence is recorded as Penheale Manor[19].
  • Norman Colville's family name is recorded as Colville[20].
  • Norman Colville's given name is recorded as Norman[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Jerviston[2], Norman Colville… he was born on +1893-09-11T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was David Colville[6]. His mother was Catherine Harvey Greenlees[7].

Education

Educated at Clare College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1326[24] and Fettes College[16], a boarding school[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1870[27], headquartered in Edinburgh[28].

Career and Affiliations

Norman Colville's professions included army officer[5]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Cornwall[14].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marjorie Southworthe Edelston[8]; André Manuela Alexandre Joaquina Bapst[9]; and Diana Legh[10], 1924–2000[29]. Children include Anne Lindsay Colville[11], Gavin David Colville[12], and James Charles David Colville[13].

Death and Burial

Norman Colville died on +1974-08-26T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was Norman Colville born?

Norman Colville's place of birth was Jerviston[2].

Who were Norman Colville's parents?

Norman Colville's father was David Colville[6]. Norman Colville's mother was Catherine Harvey Greenlees[7].

Who was Norman Colville married to?

Norman Colville's spouses include Marjorie Southworthe Edelston[8], André Manuela Alexandre Joaquina Bapst[9], and Diana Legh[10].

What did Norman Colville do for work?

Norman Colville worked as army officer[5].

Where did Norman Colville go to school?

Norman Colville was educated at Clare College[15] and Fettes College[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The London Gazette 34794. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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