Vernon Kell

British Army general
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Vernon Kell

Summary

Vernon Kell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Great Yarmouth[2]. He was born on November 21, 1873[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 27, 1942[5]. He worked as an intelligence officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Vernon Kell's place of birth was Great Yarmouth[2].
  • Vernon Kell passed away in London[4].
  • Vernon Kell was born on November 21, 1873[3].
  • Vernon Kell was born on January 1, 1873[8].
  • Vernon Kell died on March 27, 1942[5].
  • Vernon Kell's father was Waldegrave Charles Fearn Kell[9].
  • Vernon Kell's mother was Georgina Augusta Konarska[10].
  • Vernon Kell was married to Constance Rawdon Scott[11].
  • A child of Vernon Kell was James Vernon Waldegrave Kell[12].
  • A child of Vernon Kell was Margaret Vera Kell[13].
  • A child of Vernon Kell was John Graham Kell[14].
  • Vernon Kell held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Vernon Kell's professions included intelligence officer[6].
  • Vernon Kell's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].
  • Vernon Kell received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Vernon Kell received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Vernon Kell received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Vernon Kell is recorded as male[20].
  • Vernon Kell's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Vernon Kell's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Vernon Kell's Commons category is recorded as Vernon Kell[23].
  • Vernon Kell's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[24].
  • Vernon Kell's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[25].
  • Vernon Kell was part of the conflict Boxer Rebellion[26].
  • Vernon Kell's family name is recorded as Kell[27].

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Origins and Family

Vernon Kell's place of birth was Great Yarmouth[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 21, 1873[3] and January 1, 1873[8]. His father was Waldegrave Charles Fearn Kell[9]. His mother was Georgina Augusta Konarska[10].

Education

Vernon Kell's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].

Career and Affiliations

Vernon Kell worked as an intelligence officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Personal Life

Among Vernon Kell's spouses was Constance Rawdon Scott[11]. Children include James Vernon Waldegrave Kell[12]; Margaret Vera Kell[13], 1905–1940[35]; and John Graham Kell[14].

Death and Burial

Vernon Kell died on March 27, 1942[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Vernon Kell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Vernon Kell born?

Born in Great Yarmouth[2], Vernon Kell…

Where did Vernon Kell die?

Vernon Kell died in London[4].

Who were Vernon Kell's parents?

Vernon Kell's father was Waldegrave Charles Fearn Kell[9]. Vernon Kell's mother was Georgina Augusta Konarska[10].

Who was Vernon Kell married to?

Vernon Kell's spouses include Constance Rawdon Scott[11].

What did Vernon Kell do for work?

Vernon Kell worked as intelligence officer[6].

Where did Vernon Kell go to school?

Vernon Kell was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].

What awards did Vernon Kell receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Companion of the Order of the Bath[18], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death London
    Award received
    Child James Vernon Waldegrave Kell, Margaret Vera Kell, John Graham Kell
    Instance of human
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