Robert Laycock

British Army general
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Robert Laycock
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Robert Laycock

Summary

Robert Laycock is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 18, 1907[3]. He died in Wiseton[4]. He died on March 10, 1968[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (616 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Robert Laycock…
  • Robert Laycock passed away in Wiseton[4].
  • Robert Laycock was born on April 18, 1907[3].
  • Robert Laycock died on March 10, 1968[5].
  • Robert Laycock's father was Joseph Frederick Laycock[8].
  • Robert Laycock's mother was Katherine Mary Hare[9].
  • Among Robert Laycock's spouses was Clare Dudley Ward[10].
  • A child of Robert Laycock was Edwina Laycock[11].
  • A child of Robert Laycock was Joseph Laycock[12].
  • A child of Robert Laycock was Emma Laycock[13].
  • A child of Robert Laycock was Benjamin Laycock[14].
  • A child of Robert Laycock was Katherine Laycock[15].
  • Robert Laycock held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Robert Laycock held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • British English was Robert Laycock's native language[18].
  • Robert Laycock's professions included military officer[6].
  • Robert Laycock held the position of Governor of Malta[19].
  • Robert Laycock held the position of High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire[20].
  • Robert Laycock held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire[21].
  • Robert Laycock's education included a stint at Eton College[22].
  • Robert Laycock was educated at Staff College, Camberley[23].
  • Robert Laycock was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24].
  • Robert Laycock's education included a stint at Lockers Park School[25].
  • Robert Laycock received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Robert Laycock received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Laycock was born in London[2]. He was born on April 18, 1907[3]. His father was Joseph Frederick Laycock[8]. His mother was Katherine Mary Hare[9]. British English was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Eton College[22], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Staff College, Camberley[23], a staff college[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1858[33]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], a military academy[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1802[36]; and Lockers Park School[25], a boarding school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1874[39].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Laycock worked as a military officer[6]. Positions held include Governor of Malta[19]; High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1568[42]; and Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[27], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1815[49]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[50], a grade of an order[51], in United States[52]; Distinguished Service Order[53], a military decoration[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1886[56]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[57], a grade of an order[58], in United Kingdom[59]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[60], a grade of an order[61], in Norway[62].

Personal Life

Among Robert Laycock's spouses was Clare Dudley Ward[10]. Children include Edwina Laycock[11]; Joseph Laycock[12], 1938–1980[63]; Emma Laycock[13], b. 1943[64]; Benjamin Laycock[14], b. 1947[65]; and Katherine Laycock[15].

Death and Burial

Robert Laycock died on March 10, 1968[5]. He passed away in Wiseton[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[66].

Why It Matters

Robert Laycock ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (616 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Robert Laycock born?

Robert Laycock was born in London[2].

Where did Robert Laycock die?

Robert Laycock passed away in Wiseton[4].

Who were Robert Laycock's parents?

Robert Laycock's father was Joseph Frederick Laycock[8]. Robert Laycock's mother was Katherine Mary Hare[9].

Who was Robert Laycock married to?

Robert Laycock's spouses include Clare Dudley Ward[10].

What did Robert Laycock do for work?

Robert Laycock worked as military officer[6].

Where did Robert Laycock go to school?

Robert Laycock was educated at Eton College[22], Staff College, Camberley[23], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], and Lockers Park School[25].

What awards did Robert Laycock receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], Companion of the Order of the Bath[27], Commander of the Legion of Merit[50], and Distinguished Service Order[53].

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  2. [67] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Eton College, Staff College, Camberley, Royal Military College, Sandhurst +1
    Place of birth London
    Native language British English
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