Percy Cox

British Indian Army general (1864-1937)
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Percy Cox
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Percy Cox

Summary

Percy Cox is a human[1]. He was born in Herongate[2]. He was born on November 20, 1864[3]. He passed away in Melchbourne[4]. He died on February 20, 1937[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and chemist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Percy Cox was born in Herongate[2].
  • Percy Cox died in Melchbourne[4].
  • Percy Cox was born on November 20, 1864[3].
  • Percy Cox died on February 20, 1937[5].
  • Percy Cox held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Percy Cox held citizenship in British Raj[11].
  • Percy Cox worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Percy Cox's professions included politician[7].
  • Percy Cox worked as a chemist[8].
  • Percy Cox held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[12].
  • Percy Cox's education included a stint at Harrow School[13].
  • Percy Cox's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14].
  • Percy Cox received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Percy Cox received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Percy Cox received the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[17].
  • Percy Cox received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[18].
  • Percy Cox received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[19].
  • Percy Cox received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India[20].
  • Percy Cox is recorded as male[21].
  • Percy Cox's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Percy Cox's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Percy Cox's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[24].
  • The cause of death was disease[25].
  • Percy Cox's family name is recorded as Cox[26].
  • Percy Cox's given name is recorded as Percy[27].

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Origins and Family

Percy Cox's place of birth was Herongate[2]. He was born on November 20, 1864[3].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[13], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and chemist[8]. Percy Cox held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[17]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[18], a grade of an order[38], in British Raj[39]; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[19]; and Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India[20].

Death and Burial

Percy Cox died on February 20, 1937[5]. He passed away in Melchbourne[4]. The cause of death was disease[25].

Why It Matters

Percy Cox has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Percy Cox born?

Percy Cox's place of birth was Herongate[2].

Where did Percy Cox die?

Percy Cox died in Melchbourne[4].

What did Percy Cox do for work?

Percy Cox worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and chemist[8].

Where did Percy Cox go to school?

Percy Cox was educated at Harrow School[13] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14].

What awards did Percy Cox receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[17], and Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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