Roy Urquhart
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Summary
Roy Urquhart was born on November 28, 1901[1], in Shepperton[2]. He died on December 13, 1988[3], in Menteith[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,260 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Child: Susan Minette Urquhart[7], Elspeth Campbell[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Educated at: St Paul's School[10], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[11]
- Award received: Distinguished Service Order[12], Companion of the Order of the Bath[13], Bronze Lion[14], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[15], General Service Medal[16], 1939–45 Star[17], Africa Star[18], France and Germany Star[19], Defence Medal[20], War Medal 1939–1945[21], King Edward VII Coronation Medal[22], Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal[23], Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Military branch: British Army[26]
- Commons category: Roy Urquhart[27]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[28]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 231st Infantry Brigade[29]
- Participated in conflict: Malayan Emergency[30], World War II[31]
- Family name: Urquhart[32]
- Given name: Robert[33], Elliott[34]
- Participant in: Operation Doomsday[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: Robert (Roy) Elliott Urquhart[37]
- Start of work period: 1920[38]
- End of work period: 1955[39]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[40]
Why It Matters
Roy Urquhart has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Roy Urquhart born?
Roy Urquhart was born in Shepperton[2].
Where did Roy Urquhart die?
Roy Urquhart died in Menteith[4].
What did Roy Urquhart do for work?
Roy Urquhart worked as a military officer[5].
Where did Roy Urquhart go to school?
Roy Urquhart was educated at St Paul's School[10] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[11].
What awards did Roy Urquhart receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[12], Companion of the Order of the Bath[13], Bronze Lion[14], and Commander of the Order of St. Olav[15].