Preston Brown

American military general (1872–1948)
Person human Q6455249
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Preston Brown

Summary

Preston Brown is a human[1]. He was born in Lexington[2]. He was born on January 1, 1872[3]. He passed away in Vineyard Haven[4]. He died on January 1, 1948[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Preston Brown was born in Lexington[2].
  • Preston Brown died in Vineyard Haven[4].
  • Preston Brown was born on January 1, 1872[3].
  • Preston Brown was born on January 2, 1872[8].
  • Preston Brown died on January 1, 1948[5].
  • Preston Brown died on June 30, 1948[9].
  • Preston Brown is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Preston Brown's father was John Mason Brown[11].
  • Preston Brown's mother was Mary Owen Brown[12].
  • Preston Brown held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Preston Brown worked as a military officer[6].
  • Preston Brown's education included a stint at Yale University[14].
  • Preston Brown received the Distinguished Service Medal[15].
  • Preston Brown is recorded as male[16].
  • Preston Brown's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Preston Brown's military branch is recorded as United States Army[18].
  • Preston Brown's Commons category is recorded as Preston Brown (general)[19].
  • Preston Brown's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • Preston Brown's archives at is recorded as Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[21].
  • Preston Brown was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Preston Brown's family name is recorded as Brown[23].
  • Preston Brown's given name is recorded as Preston[24].
  • Preston Brown's different from is recorded as Preston Brown[25].

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Origins and Family

Preston Brown was born in Lexington[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1872[3] and January 2, 1872[8]. His father was John Mason Brown[11]. His mother was Mary Owen Brown[12].

Education

Preston Brown was educated at Yale University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Preston Brown's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Preston Brown received the Distinguished Service Medal[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1948[5] and June 30, 1948[9]. Preston Brown died in Vineyard Haven[4]. He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Preston Brown ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Preston Brown born?

Preston Brown's place of birth was Lexington[2].

Where did Preston Brown die?

Preston Brown died in Vineyard Haven[4].

Who were Preston Brown's parents?

Preston Brown's father was John Mason Brown[11]. Preston Brown's mother was Mary Owen Brown[12].

What did Preston Brown do for work?

Preston Brown worked as military officer[6].

Where did Preston Brown go to school?

Preston Brown was educated at Yale University[14].

What awards did Preston Brown receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . National Archives Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . National Archives Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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