Charles Keightley

British Army general and Governor of Gibraltar (1901–1974)
Person human Q4115406
Charles Keightley
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Charles Keightley

Summary

Charles Keightley is a human[1]. Born in Croydon[2], he… he was born on +1901-06-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Salisbury[4]. He died on +1974-06-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles Keightley was born in Croydon[2].
  • Charles Keightley passed away in Salisbury[4].
  • Charles Keightley was born on +1901-06-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Keightley died on +1974-06-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Keightley's father was Charles Albert Keightley[8].
  • Charles Keightley's mother was Kathleen Frances Ross[9].
  • Charles Keightley was married to Joan Lydia Smyth-Osbourne[10].
  • A child of Charles Keightley was Richard Keightley[11].
  • A child of Charles Keightley was Patrick Thomas Keightley[12].
  • Charles Keightley held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Charles Keightley worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Charles Keightley held the position of Governor of Gibraltar[14].
  • Charles Keightley's education included a stint at Staff College, Camberley[15].
  • Charles Keightley was educated at Marlborough College[16].
  • Charles Keightley received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Charles Keightley received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Charles Keightley received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[19].
  • Charles Keightley received the Officer of the Legion of Merit[20].
  • Charles Keightley received the Distinguished Service Order[21].
  • Charles Keightley received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22].
  • Charles Keightley's image is recorded as Charleskeightley.jpg[23].
  • Charles Keightley is recorded as male[24].
  • Charles Keightley's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Charles Keightley's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Charles Keightley's Commons category is recorded as Charles Keightley[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Keightley's place of birth was Croydon[2]. He was born on +1901-06-24T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Charles Albert Keightley[8]. His mother was Kathleen Frances Ross[9].

Education

Educated at Staff College, Camberley[15], a staff college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1858[30] and Marlborough College[16], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1843[33].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Keightley's professions included military personnel[6]. He held the position of Governor of Gibraltar[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[19], a grade of an order[39], in United States[40]; Officer of the Legion of Merit[20], a grade of an order[41]; Distinguished Service Order[21], a military decoration[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1886[44]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22], a grade of an order[45], in United States[46].

Personal Life

Among Charles Keightley's spouses was Joan Lydia Smyth-Osbourne[10]. Children include Richard Keightley[11], a military officer[47], b. 1933[48], of United Kingdom[49], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[50] and Patrick Thomas Keightley[12], b. 1936[51].

Death and Burial

Charles Keightley died on +1974-06-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Salisbury[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Keightley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Charles Keightley born?

Charles Keightley was born in Croydon[2].

Where did Charles Keightley die?

Charles Keightley passed away in Salisbury[4].

Who were Charles Keightley's parents?

Charles Keightley's father was Charles Albert Keightley[8]. Charles Keightley's mother was Kathleen Frances Ross[9].

Who was Charles Keightley married to?

Charles Keightley's spouses include Joan Lydia Smyth-Osbourne[10].

What did Charles Keightley do for work?

Charles Keightley worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Charles Keightley go to school?

Charles Keightley was educated at Staff College, Camberley[15] and Marlborough College[16].

What awards did Charles Keightley receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], Commander of the Legion of Merit[19], and Officer of the Legion of Merit[20].

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  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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