Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell
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Summary
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell was born on May 5, 1883[1], in Colchester[2]. He died on May 24, 1950[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and army officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,891 views/month, #6,789 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Beaulieu Abbey[9]
- Father: Archibald Graham Wavell[10]
- Mother: Lillie Percival[11]
- Spouse: Eugenie Marie Quirk[12]
- Child: Archibald Wavell, 2nd Earl Wavell[13], Lady Eugenie Pamela Wavell[14], Lady Felicity Ann Wavell[15], Lady Joan Patricia Quirk Wavell[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Position held: Governor-General of India[18], member of the House of Lords[19], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], Constable of the Tower[21], Lord Lieutenant of the County of London[22]
- Educated at: Winchester College[23], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], Summer Fields School[25], Staff College, Camberley[26], Command and Staff College[27]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[28], Military Cross[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[30], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[31], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[32], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[33], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class with swords[34], Order of the Star of Nepal[35], Order of the Star of India[36], Order of Saint John[37], Order of the Indian Empire[38], 1939–45 Star[39], Africa Star[40], Legion of Merit[41]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Noble title: Earl Wavell[44], Viscount Wavell[45], Viscount Keren[46]
- Military branch: British Army[47]
- Commons category: Archibald Wavell[48]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[49], general[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell include Wavell Heights[51], a suburb[52], in Australia[53].
Why It Matters
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Wavell Heights[51], a suburb[52], in Australia[53].
FAQs
Where was Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell born?
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell was born in Colchester[2].
Where did Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell die?
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell died in London[4].
Who were Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell's parents?
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell's father was Archibald Graham Wavell[10]. Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell's mother was Lillie Percival[11].
Who was Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell married to?
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell's spouses include Eugenie Marie Quirk[12].
What did Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell do for work?
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and army officer[7].
Where did Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell go to school?
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell was educated at Winchester College[23], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], Summer Fields School[25], and Staff College, Camberley[26].
What awards did Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[28], Military Cross[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[30], and Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[31].