Percy Elgood

British Egyptologist
Person human Q84356562
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Percy Elgood

Summary

Percy Elgood is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1863[2]. He passed away in Heliopolis[3]. He died on January 1, 1941[4]. He worked as an egyptologist[5], civil servant[6], and military officer[7].

Key Facts

  • Percy Elgood died in Heliopolis[3].
  • Percy Elgood was born on January 1, 1863[2].
  • Percy Elgood was born on July 30, 1863[8].
  • Percy Elgood died on January 1, 1941[4].
  • Percy Elgood died on December 20, 1941[9].
  • Percy Elgood held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Percy Elgood held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Percy Elgood's professions included egyptologist[5].
  • Percy Elgood's professions included civil servant[6].
  • Percy Elgood worked as a military officer[7].
  • Percy Elgood held the position of inspector general[12].
  • Among Percy Elgood's employers was Cabinet of Egypt[13].
  • Percy Elgood's education included a stint at Marlborough College[14].
  • Percy Elgood was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[15].
  • Percy Elgood received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Percy Elgood received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Percy Elgood received the Order of the Crown of Italy[18].
  • Percy Elgood received the Order of the White Eagle[19].
  • Percy Elgood received the Order of the Redeemer[20].
  • Percy Elgood received the Order of Osmanieh 3rd Class[21].
  • Percy Elgood is recorded as male[22].
  • Percy Elgood's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Percy Elgood's given name is recorded as Percival[24].
  • Percy Elgood's given name is recorded as George[25].
  • Percy Elgood's described at URL is recorded as http://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/results?Maker=Percival+George+Elgood+%281863-1941%29[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1863[2] and July 30, 1863[8].

Education

Educated at Marlborough College[14], an independent school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1843[29] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[15], a military academy[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1802[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include egyptologist[5], civil servant[6], and military officer[7]. Percy Elgood was employed by Cabinet of Egypt[13]. He held the position of inspector general[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Order of the Crown of Italy[18], an order[37], in Kingdom of Italy[38], founded in 1868[39]; Order of the White Eagle[19], an order[40], in Kingdom of Serbia[41], founded in 1883[42]; Order of the Redeemer[20], an order[43], in Greece[44], founded in 1833[45]; and Order of Osmanieh 3rd Class[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1941[4] and December 20, 1941[9]. Percy Elgood died in Heliopolis[3].

FAQs

Where did Percy Elgood die?

Percy Elgood died in Heliopolis[3].

What did Percy Elgood do for work?

Percy Elgood worked as egyptologist[5], civil servant[6], and military officer[7].

Where did Percy Elgood go to school?

Percy Elgood was educated at Marlborough College[14] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[15].

What awards did Percy Elgood receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], Order of the Crown of Italy[18], and Order of the White Eagle[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Journal of The Royal Central Asian Society. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . Open Library. nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . Open Library. nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . 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
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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