Arthur Whitten Brown

British Army officer (1886–1948)
Person human Q712025
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Arthur Whitten Brown

Summary

Arthur Whitten Brown is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on July 23, 1886[3]. He died in Swansea[4]. He died on October 4, 1948[5]. He worked as a navigator[6], aircraft pilot[7], and aerial observer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Whitten Brown was born in Glasgow[2].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown passed away in Swansea[4].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown was born on July 23, 1886[3].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown died on October 4, 1948[5].
  • Burial took place at Buckinghamshire[10].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's father was Arthur George Brown[11].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's mother was Emma Whitten[12].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's professions included navigator[6].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's professions included aerial observer[8].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's education included a stint at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology[14].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown is recorded as male[16].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown is part of Alcock-Brown[19].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Whitten Brown[20].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's military, police or special rank is recorded as podpolkovnik[21].
  • The cause of death was Veronal poisoning[22].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's family name is recorded as Brown[24].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's given name is recorded as Arthur[25].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's significant event is recorded as Transatlantic flight of Alcock and Brown[26].
  • Arthur Whitten Brown's partner in business or sport is recorded as John Alcock[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Whitten Brown was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on July 23, 1886[3]. His father was Arthur George Brown[11]. His mother was Emma Whitten[12].

Education

Arthur Whitten Brown was educated at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include navigator[6], aircraft pilot[7], and aerial observer[8].

Recognition

Arthur Whitten Brown received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

Death and Burial

Arthur Whitten Brown died on October 4, 1948[5]. He died in Swansea[4]. The cause of death was Veronal poisoning[22]. Burial took place at Buckinghamshire[10].

Why It Matters

Arthur Whitten Brown ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Whitten Brown born?

Born in Glasgow[2], Arthur Whitten Brown…

Where did Arthur Whitten Brown die?

Arthur Whitten Brown died in Swansea[4].

Who were Arthur Whitten Brown's parents?

Arthur Whitten Brown's father was Arthur George Brown[11]. Arthur Whitten Brown's mother was Emma Whitten[12].

What did Arthur Whitten Brown do for work?

Arthur Whitten Brown worked as navigator[6], aircraft pilot[7], and aerial observer[8].

Where did Arthur Whitten Brown go to school?

Arthur Whitten Brown was educated at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology[14].

What awards did Arthur Whitten Brown receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q136326804. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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