William Furse

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William Furse

Summary

William Furse is a human[1]. He was born in Staines-upon-Thames[2]. He was born on +1865-04-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Buckinghamshire[4]. He died on +1953-05-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Staines-upon-Thames[2], William Furse…
  • William Furse died in Buckinghamshire[4].
  • William Furse was born on +1865-04-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Furse died on +1953-05-31T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Furse died on +1953-01-01T00:00:00Z[7].
  • William Furse is buried at Church of All Saints, Cuddesdon[8].
  • William Furse's father was Charles Wellington Furse[9].
  • William Furse's mother was Jane Diana Monsell[10].
  • William Furse was married to Jean Gordon[11].
  • A child of William Furse was Roger Furse[12].
  • A child of William Furse was David Furse[13].
  • A child of William Furse was Judith Furse[14].
  • William Furse held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • William Furse held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • William Furse's professions included military personnel[6].
  • William Furse held the position of Master-General of the Ordnance[17].
  • William Furse's education included a stint at Royal Grammar School, Guildford[18].
  • William Furse's education included a stint at Eton College[19].
  • William Furse received the Distinguished Service Order[20].
  • William Furse received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • William Furse received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • William Furse's image is recorded as WilliamFurse.jpg[23].
  • William Furse is recorded as male[24].
  • William Furse's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • William Furse's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Staines-upon-Thames[2], William Furse… he was born on +1865-04-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Charles Wellington Furse[9]. His mother was Jane Diana Monsell[10].

Education

Educated at Royal Grammar School, Guildford[18], a grammar school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1520[29] and Eton College[19], a public school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1440[32].

Career and Affiliations

William Furse worked as a military personnel[6]. He held the position of Master-General of the Ordnance[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[20], a military decoration[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1886[35]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38]; and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Among William Furse's spouses was Jean Gordon[11]. Children include Roger Furse[12], a costume designer[41], 1903–1972[42], of United Kingdom[43], awarded the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White[44]; David Furse[13], 1900–1955[45]; and Judith Furse[14], a stage actor[46], 1912–1974[47], of United Kingdom[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1953-05-31T00:00:00Z[5] and +1953-01-01T00:00:00Z[7]. William Furse died in Buckinghamshire[4]. He is buried at Church of All Saints, Cuddesdon[8].

FAQs

Where was William Furse born?

William Furse's place of birth was Staines-upon-Thames[2].

Where did William Furse die?

William Furse died in Buckinghamshire[4].

Who were William Furse's parents?

William Furse's father was Charles Wellington Furse[9]. William Furse's mother was Jane Diana Monsell[10].

Who was William Furse married to?

William Furse's spouses include Jean Gordon[11].

What did William Furse do for work?

William Furse worked as military personnel[6].

Where did William Furse go to school?

William Furse was educated at Royal Grammar School, Guildford[18] and Eton College[19].

What awards did William Furse receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[20], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[21], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

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  6. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  25. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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