William Rous

British Army general
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William Rous

Summary

William Rous is a human[1]. He was born in North Walsham[2]. He was born on +1939-02-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Chichester[4]. He died on +1999-05-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military leader[6].

Key Facts

  • William Rous was born in North Walsham[2].
  • William Rous passed away in Chichester[4].
  • William Rous was born on +1939-02-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Rous was born on +1939-02-22T00:00:00Z[7].
  • William Rous died on +1999-05-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Rous's father was Keith Rous, 5th Earl of Stradbroke[8].
  • William Rous's mother was Pamela Catherine Mabell Kay-Shuttleworth[9].
  • Among William Rous's spouses was Judith Rosemary Persse[10].
  • A child of William Rous was James Anthony Edward Rous[11].
  • A child of William Rous was Richard William Jocelyn Rous[12].
  • William Rous held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • William Rous's professions included military leader[6].
  • William Rous was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[14].
  • William Rous was educated at Harrow School[15].
  • William Rous received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • William Rous received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • William Rous is recorded as male[18].
  • William Rous's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Rous's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • William Rous's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[21].
  • William Rous's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[22].
  • The cause of death was cancer[23].
  • William Rous's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/09ry540[24].
  • William Rous's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William Rous's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].

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Origins and Family

William Rous was born in North Walsham[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1939-02-23T00:00:00Z[3] and +1939-02-22T00:00:00Z[7]. His father was Keith Rous, 5th Earl of Stradbroke[8]. His mother was Pamela Catherine Mabell Kay-Shuttleworth[9].

Education

Educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[14], a military academy[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1947[29] and Harrow School[15], a public school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1572[32].

Career and Affiliations

William Rous worked as a military leader[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1815[37].

Personal Life

William Rous was married to Judith Rosemary Persse[10]. Children include James Anthony Edward Rous[11], b. 1972[38], of United Kingdom[39] and Richard William Jocelyn Rous[12].

Death and Burial

William Rous died on +1999-05-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Chichester[4]. The cause of death was cancer[23].

FAQs

Where was William Rous born?

William Rous was born in North Walsham[2].

Where did William Rous die?

William Rous died in Chichester[4].

Who were William Rous's parents?

William Rous's father was Keith Rous, 5th Earl of Stradbroke[8]. William Rous's mother was Pamela Catherine Mabell Kay-Shuttleworth[9].

Who was William Rous married to?

William Rous's spouses include Judith Rosemary Persse[10].

What did William Rous do for work?

William Rous worked as military leader[6].

Where did William Rous go to school?

William Rous was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[14] and Harrow School[15].

What awards did William Rous receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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