Sir Henry Abel Smith

British Army officer (1900-1993)
Person human Q1606406
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Sir Henry Abel Smith

Summary

Sir Henry Abel Smith is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1900-03-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Winkfield[4]. He died on +1993-01-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sir Henry Abel Smith was born in London[2].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith passed away in Winkfield[4].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith was born on +1900-03-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith died on +1993-01-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Royal Burial Ground[9].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith's father was Francis Abel Smith[10].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith's mother was Madeline Seymour[11].
  • Among Sir Henry Abel Smith's spouses was Lady May Abel Smith[12].
  • A child of Sir Henry Abel Smith was Anne Liddell-Grainger[13].
  • A child of Sir Henry Abel Smith was Richard Abel Smith[14].
  • A child of Sir Henry Abel Smith was Elizabeth Alice Abel Smith[15].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith worked as a politician[6].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith held the position of Governor of Queensland[18].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith held the position of High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire[19].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[20].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith's education included a stint at Eton College[21].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith received the Distinguished Service Order[22].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[23].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith's image is recorded as Henry Abel Smith (cropped) 2.png[25].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith is recorded as male[26].
  • Sir Henry Abel Smith's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sir Henry Abel Smith's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1900-03-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Francis Abel Smith[10]. His mother was Madeline Seymour[11].

Education

Educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[20], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1802[30] and Eton College[21], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Governor of Queensland[18], a position[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1859[36] and High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1568[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[22], a military decoration[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1886[42]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[23], a knighthood[43], in United Kingdom[44]; and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46].

Personal Life

Among Sir Henry Abel Smith's spouses was Lady May Abel Smith[12]. Children include Anne Liddell-Grainger[13], a missionary[47], b. 1932[48], of United Kingdom[49]; Richard Abel Smith[14], 1933–2004[50], of United Kingdom[51]; and Elizabeth Alice Abel Smith[15], b. 1936[52].

Death and Burial

Sir Henry Abel Smith died on +1993-01-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Winkfield[4]. Burial took place at Royal Burial Ground[9].

Why It Matters

Sir Henry Abel Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Sir Henry Abel Smith born?

Sir Henry Abel Smith was born in London[2].

Where did Sir Henry Abel Smith die?

Sir Henry Abel Smith passed away in Winkfield[4].

Who were Sir Henry Abel Smith's parents?

Sir Henry Abel Smith's father was Francis Abel Smith[10]. Sir Henry Abel Smith's mother was Madeline Seymour[11].

Who was Sir Henry Abel Smith married to?

Sir Henry Abel Smith's spouses include Lady May Abel Smith[12].

What did Sir Henry Abel Smith do for work?

Sir Henry Abel Smith worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Sir Henry Abel Smith go to school?

Sir Henry Abel Smith was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[20] and Eton College[21].

What awards did Sir Henry Abel Smith receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[22], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[23], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].

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  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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