William Desmond Villiers-Stuart

(1872-1961) British Indian army officer
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Summary

William Desmond Villiers-Stuart was born on April 11, 1872[1]. He died on January 25, 1961[2]. He worked as a military officer[3].

Key Facts

  • Father: Henry John Richard Villiers-Stuart[4]
  • Mother: Jane Rigby Murray[5]
  • Spouse: Erica Cecil Shepley[6]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7], United Kingdom[8]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Military branch: British Indian Army[11]
  • Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[12]
  • Participated in conflict: Tirah Campaign[13]
  • Given name: William[14]
  • Described by source: Thom's Irish Who's Who[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]

FAQs

Who were William Desmond Villiers-Stuart's parents?

William Desmond Villiers-Stuart's father was Henry John Richard Villiers-Stuart[4]. William Desmond Villiers-Stuart's mother was Jane Rigby Murray[5].

Who was William Desmond Villiers-Stuart married to?

William Desmond Villiers-Stuart's spouses include Erica Cecil Shepley[6].

What did William Desmond Villiers-Stuart do for work?

William Desmond Villiers-Stuart worked as a military officer[3].

What awards did William Desmond Villiers-Stuart receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → William
    Mother → Jane Rigby Murray
    Date of birth → +1872-04-11T00:00:00Z
    Father → Henry John Richard Villiers-Stuart
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