Walter Norris Congreve

recipient of the Victoria Cross (1862–1927)
Person human Q2545678
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Walter Norris Congreve

Summary

Walter Norris Congreve is a human[1]. He was born in Chatham[2]. He was born on November 20, 1862[3]. He died in Malta[4]. He died on February 28, 1927[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chatham[2], Walter Norris Congreve…
  • Walter Norris Congreve died in Malta[4].
  • Walter Norris Congreve was born on November 20, 1862[3].
  • Walter Norris Congreve died on February 28, 1927[5].
  • Walter Norris Congreve died on February 26, 1927[8].
  • Burial took place at Mediterranean Sea[9].
  • Walter Norris Congreve's mother was Fanny Emma Townshend[10].
  • Among Walter Norris Congreve's spouses was Cecilia Henrietta Dolores La Touche[11].
  • A child of Walter Norris Congreve was Arthur Christopher John Congreve[12].
  • A child of Walter Norris Congreve was Billy Congreve[13].
  • A child of Walter Norris Congreve was Sir Geoffrey Cecil Congreve, 1st Baronet[14].
  • Walter Norris Congreve held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Walter Norris Congreve's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Walter Norris Congreve held the position of Governor of Malta[16].
  • Walter Norris Congreve was educated at Harrow School[17].
  • Walter Norris Congreve was educated at Pembroke College[18].
  • Walter Norris Congreve received the Victoria Cross[19].
  • Walter Norris Congreve received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Walter Norris Congreve received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • Walter Norris Congreve is recorded as male[22].
  • Walter Norris Congreve's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Walter Norris Congreve's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • Walter Norris Congreve's Commons category is recorded as Walter Norris Congreve[25].
  • Walter Norris Congreve's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[26].
  • Walter Norris Congreve's commander of is recorded as 6th Infantry Division[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Norris Congreve's place of birth was Chatham[2]. He was born on November 20, 1862[3]. His mother was Fanny Emma Townshend[10].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[17], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and Pembroke College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1624[33], headquartered in Oxford[34].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Norris Congreve worked as a military personnel[6]. He held the position of Governor of Malta[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[19], a military decoration[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1856[37]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1815[42].

Personal Life

Walter Norris Congreve was married to Cecilia Henrietta Dolores La Touche[11]. Children include Arthur Christopher John Congreve[12]; Billy Congreve[13], a military personnel[43], 1891–1916[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45], awarded the Victoria Cross[46]; and Sir Geoffrey Cecil Congreve, 1st Baronet[14], 1897–1941[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 28, 1927[5] and February 26, 1927[8]. Walter Norris Congreve passed away in Malta[4]. Burial took place at Mediterranean Sea[9].

Why It Matters

Walter Norris Congreve ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48]

FAQs

Where was Walter Norris Congreve born?

Walter Norris Congreve's place of birth was Chatham[2].

Where did Walter Norris Congreve die?

Walter Norris Congreve passed away in Malta[4].

Who were Walter Norris Congreve's parents?

Walter Norris Congreve's mother was Fanny Emma Townshend[10].

Who was Walter Norris Congreve married to?

Walter Norris Congreve's spouses include Cecilia Henrietta Dolores La Touche[11].

What did Walter Norris Congreve do for work?

Walter Norris Congreve worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Walter Norris Congreve go to school?

Walter Norris Congreve was educated at Harrow School[17] and Pembroke College[18].

What awards did Walter Norris Congreve receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[19], Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21].

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  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [42] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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