Charles George Gordon
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Charles George Gordon
Summary
Charles George Gordon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Woolwich[2]. He was born on January 28, 1833[3]. He passed away in Khartoum[4]. He died on January 26, 1885[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], military officer[7], colonial administrator[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,159 views/month, #6,218 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Charles George Gordon's place of birth was Woolwich[2].
- Charles George Gordon died in Khartoum[4].
- Charles George Gordon was born on January 28, 1833[3].
- Charles George Gordon died on January 26, 1885[5].
- Charles George Gordon is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[11].
- Burial took place at Khartoum[12].
- Charles George Gordon's father was Henry William Gordon[13].
- Charles George Gordon's mother was Elizabeth Enderby[14].
- Charles George Gordon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
- Charles George Gordon worked as an engineer[6].
- Charles George Gordon's professions included military officer[7].
- Charles George Gordon's professions included colonial administrator[8].
- Charles George Gordon worked as a military personnel[9].
- Charles George Gordon received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[16].
- Charles George Gordon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
- Charles George Gordon received the Imperial yellow jacket[18].
- Charles George Gordon received the 4th class, Order of the Medjidie[19].
- Charles George Gordon is recorded as male[20].
- Charles George Gordon's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Charles George Gordon's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
- Charles George Gordon's Commons category is recorded as Charles George Gordon[23].
- Charles George Gordon's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[24].
- Charles George Gordon's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
- The cause of death was decapitation[26].
- Charles George Gordon was part of the conflict Crimean War[27].
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Origins and Family
Charles George Gordon was born in Woolwich[2]. He was born on January 28, 1833[3]. His father was Henry William Gordon[13]. His mother was Elizabeth Enderby[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include engineer[6], military officer[7], colonial administrator[8], and military personnel[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], a Q1499804[31], in France[32]; Imperial yellow jacket[18], an order of chivalry[33]; and 4th class, Order of the Medjidie[19], a grade of an order[34], in Ottoman Empire[35].
Death and Burial
Charles George Gordon died on January 26, 1885[5]. He died in Khartoum[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[26]. Recorded place of burial include St Paul's Cathedral[11] and Khartoum[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles George Gordon include Nile Expedition[36], a military campaign[37].
Why It Matters
Charles George Gordon ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,159 views/month, #6,218 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Nile Expedition[36], a military campaign[37].
FAQs
Where was Charles George Gordon born?
Born in Woolwich[2], Charles George Gordon…
Where did Charles George Gordon die?
Charles George Gordon passed away in Khartoum[4].
Who were Charles George Gordon's parents?
Charles George Gordon's father was Henry William Gordon[13]. Charles George Gordon's mother was Elizabeth Enderby[14].
What did Charles George Gordon do for work?
Charles George Gordon worked as engineer[6], military officer[7], colonial administrator[8], and military personnel[9].
What awards did Charles George Gordon receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[16], Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Imperial yellow jacket[18], and 4th class, Order of the Medjidie[19].