Prince George, Duke of Kent
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Prince George, Duke of Kent
Summary
Prince George, Duke of Kent is a human[1]. Born in York Cottage[2], he… he was born on December 20, 1902[3]. He died in Caithness[4]. He died on August 25, 1942[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and civil servant[9]. He ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,499 views/month, #2,887 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Prince George, Duke of Kent was born in York Cottage[2].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent died in Caithness[4].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent was born on December 20, 1902[3].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent died on August 25, 1942[5].
- Burial took place at Royal Burial Ground[11].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent's father was George V[12].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent's mother was Mary of Teck[13].
- Among Prince George, Duke of Kent's spouses was Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark[14].
- A child of Prince George, Duke of Kent was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent[15].
- A child of Prince George, Duke of Kent was Princess Alexandra, Lady Ogilvy[16].
- A child of Prince George, Duke of Kent was Prince Michael of Kent[17].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
- British English was Prince George, Duke of Kent's native language[20].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent worked as a military officer[6].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent worked as a politician[7].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent worked as an aristocrat[8].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent's professions included civil servant[9].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent held the position of Duke of Kent[23].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent's education included a stint at St Peter's Court[24].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent's education included a stint at Royal Naval College, Osborne[25].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent was educated at Britannia Royal Naval College[26].
- Prince George, Duke of Kent's education included a stint at Wellesley House School[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in York Cottage[2], Prince George, Duke of Kent… he was born on December 20, 1902[3]. His father was George V[12]. His mother was Mary of Teck[13]. British English was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at St Peter's Court[24], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Royal Naval College, Osborne[25], a college[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Britannia Royal Naval College[26], a naval academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1863[34]; and Wellesley House School[27], a boarding school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1866[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and civil servant[9]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42]; and Duke of Kent[23], a noble title[43], in Kingdom of Great Britain[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[45], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[48], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50]; Royal Victorian Chain[51], an award[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1902[54]; Order of the Garter[55], an order of chivalry[56], in Kingdom of England[57], founded in 1348[58]; Order of the Thistle[59]; and 1939–45 Star[60].
Personal Life
Among Prince George, Duke of Kent's spouses was Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark[14]. Children include Prince Edward, Duke of Kent[15], a military personnel[61], b. 1935[62], of United Kingdom[63], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[64], specialised in military affairs[65]; Princess Alexandra, Lady Ogilvy[16], an aristocrat[66], b. 1936[67], of United Kingdom[68], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[69]; and Prince Michael of Kent[17], a military personnel[70], b. 1942[71], of United Kingdom[72], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[73]. His religion is recorded as Church of England[74].
Death and Burial
Prince George, Duke of Kent died on August 25, 1942[5]. He passed away in Caithness[4]. The cause of death was August 1942 Dunbeath Air Crash[75]. Burial took place at Royal Burial Ground[11].
Why It Matters
Prince George, Duke of Kent ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,499 views/month, #2,887 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
FAQs
Where was Prince George, Duke of Kent born?
Born in York Cottage[2], Prince George, Duke of Kent…
Where did Prince George, Duke of Kent die?
Prince George, Duke of Kent passed away in Caithness[4].
Who were Prince George, Duke of Kent's parents?
Prince George, Duke of Kent's father was George V[12]. Prince George, Duke of Kent's mother was Mary of Teck[13].
Who was Prince George, Duke of Kent married to?
Prince George, Duke of Kent's spouses include Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark[14].
What did Prince George, Duke of Kent do for work?
Prince George, Duke of Kent worked as military officer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and civil servant[9].
Where did Prince George, Duke of Kent go to school?
Prince George, Duke of Kent was educated at St Peter's Court[24], Royal Naval College, Osborne[25], Britannia Royal Naval College[26], and Wellesley House School[27].
What awards did Prince George, Duke of Kent receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[45], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[48], Royal Victorian Chain[51], and Order of the Garter[55].