William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim
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Summary
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim was born on August 6, 1891[1], in Bristol[2]. He died on December 14, 1970[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,116 views/month, #6,823 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St George's Chapel, Windsor[9]
- Father: John Slim[10]
- Mother: Charlotte Tucker[11]
- Spouse: Aileen (née Robertson), Viscountess Slim[12]
- Child: John Slim, 2nd Viscount Slim[13], Una Mary Slim[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Position held: Governor-General of Australia[16], member of the House of Lords[17], Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)[18]
- Educated at: King Edward's School[19], St. Philip's School[20], Command and Staff College[21]
- Award received: Military Cross[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[26], Distinguished Service Order[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[28], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[29], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[30]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Noble title: viscount[33], Viscount Slim[34]
- Military branch: British Army[35], British Indian Army[36]
- Commons category: William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim[37]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[38]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[39]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[40], Gallipoli Campaign[41], Mesopotamian campaign[42], East African Campaign[43], Anglo-Iraqi War[44], Syria–Lebanon campaign[45], Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran[46], Burma Campaign[47], Battle of Kohima[48], Battle of Imphal[49]
- Family name: Slim[50]
- Given name: William[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[52]
- Name in native language: William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim of Yarralumla[53]
Why It Matters
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim born?
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim's place of birth was Bristol[2].
Where did William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim die?
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim died in London[4].
Who were William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim's parents?
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim's father was John Slim[10]. William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim's mother was Charlotte Tucker[11].
Who was William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim married to?
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim's spouses include Aileen (née Robertson), Viscountess Slim[12].
What did William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim do for work?
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and soldier[7].
Where did William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim go to school?
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim was educated at King Edward's School[19], St. Philip's School[20], and Command and Staff College[21].
What awards did William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[24], and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25].