William Stephenson

Canadian spymaster (1897–1989)
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William Stephenson
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William Stephenson

Summary

William Stephenson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Winnipeg[2]. He was born on January 23, 1897[3]. He died in Bermuda[4]. He died on January 31, 1989[5]. He worked as a fighter pilot[6], spy[7], businessperson[8], and spymaster[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • William Stephenson's place of birth was Winnipeg[2].
  • Born in North Point Douglas[11], William Stephenson…
  • William Stephenson died in Bermuda[4].
  • William Stephenson was born on January 23, 1897[3].
  • William Stephenson died on January 31, 1989[5].
  • William Stephenson held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • William Stephenson worked as a fighter pilot[6].
  • William Stephenson worked as a spy[7].
  • William Stephenson worked as a businessperson[8].
  • William Stephenson worked as a spymaster[9].
  • Among William Stephenson's employers was British Security Co-ordination[13].
  • A notable work attributed to William Stephenson is Camp X[14].
  • William Stephenson received the Military Cross[15].
  • William Stephenson received the Distinguished Flying Cross[16].
  • William Stephenson received the Medal for Merit[17].
  • William Stephenson received the Companion of the Order of Canada[18].
  • William Stephenson received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • William Stephenson is recorded as male[20].
  • William Stephenson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Stephenson's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[22].
  • William Stephenson's military branch is recorded as Secret Intelligence Service[23].
  • William Stephenson's Commons category is recorded as William Stephenson[24].
  • William Stephenson was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • William Stephenson was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • William Stephenson's family name is recorded as Stephenson[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Winnipeg[2], a big city[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1738[30] and North Point Douglas[11], a neighborhood[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1812[33]. William Stephenson was born on January 23, 1897[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fighter pilot[6], spy[7], businessperson[8], and spymaster[9]. Among William Stephenson's employers was British Security Co-ordination[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Stephenson is Camp X[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[15], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1914[36]; Distinguished Flying Cross[16], a cross[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1918[39]; Medal for Merit[17], a civil decoration[40], in United States[41], founded in 1942[42]; Companion of the Order of Canada[18], a grade of an order[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1967[45]; and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1300[48].

Death and Burial

William Stephenson died on January 31, 1989[5]. He passed away in Bermuda[4].

Why It Matters

William Stephenson has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was William Stephenson born?

William Stephenson's place of birth was Winnipeg[2].

Where did William Stephenson die?

William Stephenson died in Bermuda[4].

What did William Stephenson do for work?

William Stephenson worked as fighter pilot[6], spy[7], businessperson[8], and spymaster[9].

What awards did William Stephenson receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[15], Distinguished Flying Cross[16], Medal for Merit[17], and Companion of the Order of Canada[18].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . tracesofwar.com. tracesofwar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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