William Peel

Summary

William Peel is a human^[1]. Born in Hexham^[2], he… he was born on February 27, 1875^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on February 24, 1945^[5]. He worked as a civil servant^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• William Peel's place of birth was Hexham^[2].
• William Peel died in London^[4].
• William Peel was born on February 27, 1875^[3].
• William Peel died on February 24, 1945^[5].
• A child of William Peel was John Peel^[8].
• William Peel held citizenship in United Kingdom^[9].
• William Peel's professions included civil servant^[6].
• William Peel held the position of Governor of Hong Kong^[10].
• William Peel was educated at Queens' College^[11].
• William Peel was educated at Silcoates School^[12].
• William Peel received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[13].
• William Peel received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[14].
• William Peel received the honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong^[15].
• William Peel is recorded as male^[16].
• William Peel's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• William Peel's Commons category is recorded as William Peel (colonial administrator)^[18].
• William Peel's given name is recorded as William^[19].
• William Peel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[20].
• William Peel's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Peel'}^[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hexham^[2], William Peel… he was born on February 27, 1875^[3].

Education

Educated at Queens' College^[11], a college of the University of Cambridge^[22], in United Kingdom^[23], founded in 1448^[24] and Silcoates School^[12], an independent school^[25], in United Kingdom^[26], founded in 1820^[27].

Career and Affiliations

William Peel's professions included civil servant^[6]. He held the position of Governor of Hong Kong^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[13], a grade of an order^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[14], a grade of an order^[30], in United Kingdom^[31]; and honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong^[15], an award^[32], in People's Republic of China^[33].

Personal Life

A child of William Peel was John Peel^[8].

Death and Burial

William Peel died on February 24, 1945^[5]. He passed away in London^[4].

Why It Matters

William Peel has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

FAQs

Where was William Peel born?

William Peel's place of birth was Hexham^[2].

Where did William Peel die?

William Peel passed away in London^[4].

What did William Peel do for work?

William Peel worked as civil servant^[6].

Where did William Peel go to school?

William Peel was educated at Queens' College^[11] and Silcoates School^[12].

What awards did William Peel receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[13], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[14], and honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong^[15].