Sir Edward Sinclair May

(1856-1936) British army general
Person human Q76178321
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Sir Edward Sinclair May

Summary

Sir Edward Sinclair May is a human[1]. He was born on +1856-02-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1936-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Key Facts

  • Sir Edward Sinclair May was born on +1856-02-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May died on +1936-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May's father was George Augustus Chichester May[4].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May's mother was Olivia Barrington[5].
  • Among Sir Edward Sinclair May's spouses was Charlotte Dorothea William Stirling[6].
  • A child of Sir Edward Sinclair May was Charlotte Sinclaire May[7].
  • A child of Sir Edward Sinclair May was Evelyn Mary Aylmer May[8].
  • A child of Sir Edward Sinclair May was Stella Olivia B. May[9].
  • A child of Sir Edward Sinclair May was Edward George K. S. May[10].
  • A child of Sir Edward Sinclair May was Dorothea Stirling Sinclair May[11].
  • A child of Sir Edward Sinclair May was Olivia Douglas Sinclair May[12].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Among Sir Edward Sinclair May's employers was Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May is recorded as male[19].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[22].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May's participated in conflict is recorded as Second Boer War[24].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May's Open Library ID is recorded as OL2389165A[25].
  • Sir Edward Sinclair May's given name is recorded as Edward[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Sir Edward Sinclair May was born on +1856-02-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was George Augustus Chichester May[4]. His mother was Olivia Barrington[5].

Career and Affiliations

Among Sir Edward Sinclair May's employers was Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1815[29]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Personal Life

Among Sir Edward Sinclair May's spouses was Charlotte Dorothea William Stirling[6]. Children include Charlotte Sinclaire May[7]; Evelyn Mary Aylmer May[8]; Stella Olivia B. May[9]; Edward George K. S. May[10]; Dorothea Stirling Sinclair May[11]; and Olivia Douglas Sinclair May[12], 1899–1964[35].

Death and Burial

Sir Edward Sinclair May died on +1936-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Sir Edward Sinclair May's parents?

Sir Edward Sinclair May's father was George Augustus Chichester May[4]. Sir Edward Sinclair May's mother was Olivia Barrington[5].

Who was Sir Edward Sinclair May married to?

Sir Edward Sinclair May's spouses include Charlotte Dorothea William Stirling[6].

What awards did Sir Edward Sinclair May receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], Companion of the Order of the Bath[17], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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