Otway Herbert

British Army general (1901-1984)
Person human Q12788240
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Otway Herbert

Summary

Otway Herbert is a human[1]. He was born in Englewood[2]. He was born on November 19, 1901[3]. He died on April 4, 1984[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Englewood[2], Otway Herbert…
  • Otway Herbert was born on November 19, 1901[3].
  • Otway Herbert died on April 4, 1984[4].
  • Otway Herbert's father was Gustavus Otway Herbert[7].
  • Otway Herbert's mother was Alice McLanaghan[8].
  • Otway Herbert was married to Muriel Irlam Barlow[9].
  • A child of Otway Herbert was Elizabeth Ann Herbert[10].
  • Otway Herbert held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Otway Herbert's professions included military personnel[5].
  • Otway Herbert held the position of High Sheriff of Anglesey[12].
  • Otway Herbert was educated at Felsted School[13].
  • Otway Herbert received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Otway Herbert received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Otway Herbert received the Distinguished Service Order[16].
  • Otway Herbert is recorded as male[17].
  • Otway Herbert's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Otway Herbert's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Otway Herbert's Commons category is recorded as Otway Herbert[20].
  • Otway Herbert's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[21].
  • Otway Herbert was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Otway Herbert's family name is recorded as Herbert[23].
  • Otway Herbert's given name is recorded as Edwin[24].
  • Otway Herbert's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[25].
  • Otway Herbert's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Otway Herbert's start of work period is recorded as 1921[27].

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Origins and Family

Otway Herbert's place of birth was Englewood[2]. He was born on November 19, 1901[3]. His father was Gustavus Otway Herbert[7]. His mother was Alice McLanaghan[8].

Education

Otway Herbert's education included a stint at Felsted School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Otway Herbert worked as a military personnel[5]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Anglesey[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; and Distinguished Service Order[16], a military decoration[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1886[35].

Personal Life

Otway Herbert was married to Muriel Irlam Barlow[9]. A child of him was Elizabeth Ann Herbert[10].

Death and Burial

Otway Herbert died on April 4, 1984[4].

Why It Matters

Otway Herbert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Otway Herbert born?

Otway Herbert was born in Englewood[2].

Who were Otway Herbert's parents?

Otway Herbert's father was Gustavus Otway Herbert[7]. Otway Herbert's mother was Alice McLanaghan[8].

Who was Otway Herbert married to?

Otway Herbert's spouses include Muriel Irlam Barlow[9].

What did Otway Herbert do for work?

Otway Herbert worked as military personnel[5].

Where did Otway Herbert go to school?

Otway Herbert was educated at Felsted School[13].

What awards did Otway Herbert receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], and Distinguished Service Order[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The London Gazette 43286. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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