Adrian Carton de Wiart
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Summary
Adrian Carton de Wiart was born on May 5, 1880[1], in Brussels[2]. He died on June 5, 1963[3], in County Cork[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and soldier[6]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,756 views/month, #5,572 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Killinardish Churchyard[8]
- Father: Léon Carton de Wiart[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Educated at: Balliol College[12]
- Award received: Victoria Cross[13], Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15], Companion of the Order of the Bath[16], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Distinguished Service Order[18], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[20], 1914–15 Star[21], British War Medal[22], Victory Medal[23], 1939–45 Star[24], Africa Star[25], Burma Star[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Military branch: British Army[28]
- Commons category: Adrian Carton de Wiart[29]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[31], Second Boer War[32], World War II[33]
- Family name: Carton de Wiart[34]
- Given name: Adrian[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Adrian Carton de Wiart[36]
- Commons gallery: Adrian Carton de Wiart[37]
- Relative: Henri Carton de Wiart[38]
- Depicted by: Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart[39]
- Participant in: Namsos Campaign[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[41]
- Name in native language: Adrian Carton de Wiart[42]
- Start of work period: 1899[43]
- End of work period: 1947[44]
Why It Matters
Adrian Carton de Wiart has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Adrian Carton de Wiart born?
Adrian Carton de Wiart's place of birth was Brussels[2].
Where did Adrian Carton de Wiart die?
Adrian Carton de Wiart died in County Cork[4].
Who were Adrian Carton de Wiart's parents?
Adrian Carton de Wiart's father was Léon Carton de Wiart[9].
What did Adrian Carton de Wiart do for work?
Adrian Carton de Wiart worked as a military personnel[5] and soldier[6].
Where did Adrian Carton de Wiart go to school?
Adrian Carton de Wiart was educated at Balliol College[12].
What awards did Adrian Carton de Wiart receive?
Honors received include Victoria Cross[13], Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15], and Companion of the Order of the Bath[16].