Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet

British Army general (1880-1958)
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Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet

Summary

Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on September 19, 1880[2]. He died on November 11, 1958[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet was born on September 19, 1880[2].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet died on November 11, 1958[3].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's father was John George Child[7].
  • Among Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's spouses was Barbara Villiers[8].
  • A child of Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet was Mary Cornelia Child[9].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet worked as a politician[4].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet worked as a military personnel[5].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's education included a stint at Christ Church[13].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's education included a stint at Eton College[14].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet received the Distinguished Service Order[15].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[16].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet is recorded as male[18].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[20].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet was affiliated with the Conservative Party[21].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier[23].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet was part of the conflict Second Boer War[24].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's family name is recorded as Child[26].
  • Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's given name is recorded as Smith[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet was born on September 19, 1880[2]. His father was John George Child[7].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[13], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[14], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and military personnel[5]. Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[15], a military decoration[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1886[37]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[16], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

Among Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's spouses was Barbara Villiers[8]. A child of him was Mary Cornelia Child[9]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[21].

Death and Burial

Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet died on November 11, 1958[3].

Why It Matters

Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's parents?

Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's father was John George Child[7].

Who was Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet married to?

Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet's spouses include Barbara Villiers[8].

What did Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet do for work?

Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet worked as politician[4] and military personnel[5].

Where did Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet go to school?

Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet was educated at Christ Church[13] and Eton College[14].

What awards did Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[15], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[16], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

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  1. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  13. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Jheald · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Mary Cornelia Child
    Familysearch person id L6F3-M3C
    Work location London
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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