William Deakin

British historian (1913–2005)
Person human Q8007709
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William Deakin

Summary

William Deakin is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 3, 1913[3]. He died in Le Castellet[4]. He died on January 22, 2005[5]. He worked as a historian[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], William Deakin…
  • William Deakin passed away in Le Castellet[4].
  • William Deakin was born on July 3, 1913[3].
  • William Deakin died on January 22, 2005[5].
  • A child of William Deakin was Nicholas Deakin[8].
  • William Deakin held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • William Deakin worked as a historian[6].
  • William Deakin's education included a stint at Christ Church[10].
  • William Deakin was educated at Westminster School[11].
  • William Deakin received the Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia[12].
  • William Deakin received the Distinguished Service Order[13].
  • William Deakin received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • William Deakin is recorded as male[15].
  • William Deakin's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Deakin's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • William Deakin's Commons category is recorded as William Deakin[18].
  • William Deakin's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[19].
  • William Deakin was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • William Deakin's family name is recorded as Deakin[21].
  • William Deakin's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William Deakin's given name is recorded as Dampier[23].
  • William Deakin's described by source is recorded as The Times[24].
  • William Deakin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • William Deakin's start of work period is recorded as 1939[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William Deakin's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 3, 1913[3].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[10], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1546[29], headquartered in Oxford[30] and Westminster School[11], a boarding school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1179[33].

Career and Affiliations

William Deakin's professions included historian[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia[12], an order[34], in Slovenia[35], founded in 1992[36]; Distinguished Service Order[13], a military decoration[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1886[39]; and Knight Bachelor[14], a title of honor[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1300[42].

Personal Life

A child of William Deakin was Nicholas Deakin[8].

Death and Burial

William Deakin died on January 22, 2005[5]. He passed away in Le Castellet[4].

Why It Matters

William Deakin is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was William Deakin born?

William Deakin's place of birth was London[2].

Where did William Deakin die?

William Deakin passed away in Le Castellet[4].

What did William Deakin do for work?

William Deakin worked as historian[6].

Where did William Deakin go to school?

William Deakin was educated at Christ Church[10] and Westminster School[11].

What awards did William Deakin receive?

Honors received include Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia[12], Distinguished Service Order[13], and Knight Bachelor[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [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
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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