Stephen Roskill

British naval historian (1903-1982)
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Stephen Roskill

Summary

Stephen Roskill is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on August 1, 1903[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on November 4, 1982[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and military personnel[7].

Key Facts

  • Stephen Roskill's place of birth was London[2].
  • Stephen Roskill passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Stephen Roskill was born on August 1, 1903[3].
  • Stephen Roskill died on November 4, 1982[5].
  • Stephen Roskill's father was John Henry Roskill[8].
  • Stephen Roskill's mother was Sybil Mary Wentworth Dilke[9].
  • Stephen Roskill was married to Elizabeth Henrietta Charlote van den Bergh[10].
  • A child of Stephen Roskill was Thomas Wentworth Roskill[11].
  • Stephen Roskill held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Stephen Roskill's professions included historian[6].
  • Stephen Roskill's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Stephen Roskill's education included a stint at Britannia Royal Naval College[13].
  • Stephen Roskill received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Stephen Roskill received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[15].
  • Stephen Roskill received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].
  • Stephen Roskill received the Fellow of the British Academy[17].
  • Stephen Roskill received the Distinguished Service Cross[18].
  • Stephen Roskill was a member of British Academy[19].
  • Stephen Roskill is recorded as male[20].
  • Stephen Roskill's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Stephen Roskill's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[22].
  • Stephen Roskill's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[23].
  • Stephen Roskill's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander[24].
  • Stephen Roskill was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Stephen Roskill's family name is recorded as Roskill[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Stephen Roskill… he was born on August 1, 1903[3]. His father was John Henry Roskill[8]. His mother was Sybil Mary Wentworth Dilke[9].

Education

Stephen Roskill's education included a stint at Britannia Royal Naval College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[29], in United States[30]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[31], in United States[32]; Fellow of the British Academy[17], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and Distinguished Service Cross[18], a military decoration[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1914[37].

Personal Life

Stephen Roskill was married to Elizabeth Henrietta Charlote van den Bergh[10]. A child of him was Thomas Wentworth Roskill[11].

Death and Burial

Stephen Roskill died on November 4, 1982[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

FAQs

Where was Stephen Roskill born?

Stephen Roskill's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Stephen Roskill die?

Stephen Roskill passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were Stephen Roskill's parents?

Stephen Roskill's father was John Henry Roskill[8]. Stephen Roskill's mother was Sybil Mary Wentworth Dilke[9].

Who was Stephen Roskill married to?

Stephen Roskill's spouses include Elizabeth Henrietta Charlote van den Bergh[10].

What did Stephen Roskill do for work?

Stephen Roskill worked as historian[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Stephen Roskill go to school?

Stephen Roskill was educated at Britannia Royal Naval College[13].

What awards did Stephen Roskill receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Commander of the Legion of Merit[15], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], and Fellow of the British Academy[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The London Gazette 45262. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The London Gazette 36433. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . The London Gazette 36599. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . The London Gazette 34586. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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