William Dillon Otter

Canadian general (1843–1929)
Person human Q3568558
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William Dillon Otter

Summary

William Dillon Otter is a human[1]. Born in Clinton[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1843[3]. He died in Toronto[4]. He died on May 5, 1929[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (263 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Clinton[2], William Dillon Otter…
  • William Dillon Otter died in Toronto[4].
  • William Dillon Otter was born on December 3, 1843[3].
  • William Dillon Otter died on May 5, 1929[5].
  • William Dillon Otter died on May 6, 1929[8].
  • William Dillon Otter is buried at St. James' Cemetery[9].
  • William Dillon Otter's father was Alfred William Otter[10].
  • William Dillon Otter's mother was Anna Louisa de la Hooke[11].
  • William Dillon Otter held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • William Dillon Otter worked as a military officer[6].
  • William Dillon Otter received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[13].
  • William Dillon Otter received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14].
  • William Dillon Otter received the Order of the Bath[15].
  • William Dillon Otter received the Royal Victorian Order[16].
  • William Dillon Otter is recorded as male[17].
  • William Dillon Otter's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Dillon Otter's military branch is recorded as Canadian Army[19].
  • William Dillon Otter's Commons category is recorded as William Dillon Otter[20].
  • William Dillon Otter's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • William Dillon Otter was part of the conflict Fenian raids[22].
  • William Dillon Otter was part of the conflict North-West Rebellion[23].
  • William Dillon Otter was part of the conflict Second Boer War[24].
  • William Dillon Otter's family name is recorded as Otter[25].
  • William Dillon Otter's given name is recorded as William[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William Dillon Otter was born in Clinton[2]. He was born on December 3, 1843[3]. His father was Alfred William Otter[10]. His mother was Anna Louisa de la Hooke[11].

Career and Affiliations

William Dillon Otter worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[13], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30]; Order of the Bath[15], an order of chivalry[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1725[33]; and Royal Victorian Order[16], an order of chivalry[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1896[36].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 5, 1929[5] and May 6, 1929[8]. William Dillon Otter passed away in Toronto[4]. He is buried at St. James' Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Dillon Otter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (263 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was William Dillon Otter born?

William Dillon Otter was born in Clinton[2].

Where did William Dillon Otter die?

William Dillon Otter passed away in Toronto[4].

Who were William Dillon Otter's parents?

William Dillon Otter's father was Alfred William Otter[10]. William Dillon Otter's mother was Anna Louisa de la Hooke[11].

What did William Dillon Otter do for work?

William Dillon Otter worked as military officer[6].

What awards did William Dillon Otter receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[13], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14], Order of the Bath[15], and Royal Victorian Order[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 10d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer
    Military, police or special rank general
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer
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  3. 14d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship Canada
    Place of birth Clinton
    Given name William
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