Thomas Blamey

Australian general of the First and Second World Wars (1884-1951)
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Thomas Blamey
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Thomas Blamey

Summary

Thomas Blamey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wagga Wagga[2]. He was born on +1884-01-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Melbourne[4]. He died on +1951-05-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,082 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wagga Wagga[2], Thomas Blamey…
  • Thomas Blamey passed away in Melbourne[4].
  • Thomas Blamey was born on +1884-01-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Blamey died on +1951-05-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Thomas Blamey held citizenship in Australia[8].
  • Thomas Blamey worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Thomas Blamey held the position of Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police[9].
  • Thomas Blamey's education included a stint at Command and Staff College[10].
  • Thomas Blamey received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11].
  • Thomas Blamey received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Thomas Blamey received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].
  • Thomas Blamey received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14].
  • Thomas Blamey received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Thomas Blamey received the Distinguished Service Order[16].
  • Thomas Blamey's image is recorded as Blamey.jpg[17].
  • Thomas Blamey is recorded as male[18].
  • Thomas Blamey's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Thomas Blamey's ISNI is recorded as 000000006320874X[20].
  • Thomas Blamey's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 8288410[21].
  • Thomas Blamey's GND ID is recorded as 12318097X[22].
  • Thomas Blamey's military branch is recorded as Australian Army[23].
  • Thomas Blamey's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n81020209[24].
  • Thomas Blamey's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Blamey[25].
  • Thomas Blamey's Libraries Australia ID is recorded as 36054601[26].
  • Thomas Blamey's military, police or special rank is recorded as field marshal[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wagga Wagga[2], Thomas Blamey… he was born on +1884-01-24T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Thomas Blamey was educated at Command and Staff College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Blamey's professions included military personnel[6]. He held the position of Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14], a courage award[35], in France[36], founded in 1915[37]; Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1300[40]; and Distinguished Service Order[16], a military decoration[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1886[43].

Death and Burial

Thomas Blamey died on +1951-05-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Melbourne[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Blamey ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,082 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Blamey born?

Thomas Blamey's place of birth was Wagga Wagga[2].

Where did Thomas Blamey die?

Thomas Blamey passed away in Melbourne[4].

What did Thomas Blamey do for work?

Thomas Blamey worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Thomas Blamey go to school?

Thomas Blamey was educated at Command and Staff College[10].

What awards did Thomas Blamey receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[11], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[12], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14].

References

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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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