William Pakenham

Royal Navy admiral (1861-1933)
Person human Q4385593
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Summary

William Pakenham is a human[1]. His place of birth was United Kingdom[2]. He was born on July 10, 1861[3]. He passed away in San Sebastián[4]. He died on July 28, 1933[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Pakenham's place of birth was United Kingdom[2].
  • William Pakenham passed away in San Sebastián[4].
  • William Pakenham was born on July 10, 1861[3].
  • William Pakenham died on July 28, 1933[5].
  • William Pakenham's father was Thomas Pakenham[9].
  • William Pakenham's mother was Sophia Frances Sykes[10].
  • William Pakenham held citizenship in Ireland[11].
  • William Pakenham's professions included military personnel[6].
  • William Pakenham's professions included naval officer[7].
  • William Pakenham held the position of Admiral president of the Royal Naval College[12].
  • William Pakenham was educated at Stubbington House School[13].
  • William Pakenham received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • William Pakenham received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[15].
  • William Pakenham received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • William Pakenham received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17].
  • William Pakenham is recorded as male[18].
  • William Pakenham's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Pakenham's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[20].
  • William Pakenham's military branch is recorded as Royal Australian Navy[21].
  • William Pakenham's Commons category is recorded as William Pakenham (Royal Navy officer)[22].
  • William Pakenham's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[23].
  • William Pakenham was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • William Pakenham's family name is recorded as Pakenham[25].
  • William Pakenham's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Pakenham's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in United Kingdom[2], William Pakenham… he was born on July 10, 1861[3]. His father was Thomas Pakenham[9]. His mother was Sophia Frances Sykes[10].

Education

William Pakenham's education included a stint at Stubbington House School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and naval officer[7]. William Pakenham held the position of Admiral president of the Royal Naval College[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[15], a knighthood[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36].

Death and Burial

William Pakenham died on July 28, 1933[5]. He passed away in San Sebastián[4].

Why It Matters

William Pakenham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was William Pakenham born?

William Pakenham was born in United Kingdom[2].

Where did William Pakenham die?

William Pakenham passed away in San Sebastián[4].

Who were William Pakenham's parents?

William Pakenham's father was Thomas Pakenham[9]. William Pakenham's mother was Sophia Frances Sykes[10].

What did William Pakenham do for work?

William Pakenham worked as military personnel[6] and naval officer[7].

Where did William Pakenham go to school?

William Pakenham was educated at Stubbington House School[13].

What awards did William Pakenham receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[15], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . The London Gazette. Retrieved . thegazette.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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