Charles Townshend

British Army general (1861-1924)
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Charles Townshend
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Charles Townshend

Summary

Charles Townshend is a human[1]. He was born in London Borough of Southwark[2]. He was born on February 21, 1861[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on May 18, 1924[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (317 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Townshend was born in London Borough of Southwark[2].
  • Charles Townshend died in Paris[4].
  • Charles Townshend was born on February 21, 1861[3].
  • Charles Townshend was born on January 1, 1861[9].
  • Charles Townshend died on May 18, 1924[5].
  • Charles Townshend died on January 1, 1924[10].
  • Charles Townshend's father was Charles Townshend[11].
  • Charles Townshend's mother was Louise Graham[12].
  • Among Charles Townshend's spouses was Alice Cahen d'Anvers[13].
  • A child of Charles Townshend was Audrey Dorothy Louise Townshend[14].
  • Charles Townshend held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Charles Townshend worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Townshend worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Charles Townshend held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Charles Townshend was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].
  • Charles Townshend's education included a stint at Cranleigh School[18].
  • Charles Townshend received the Distinguished Service Order[19].
  • Charles Townshend received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Charles Townshend is recorded as male[21].
  • Charles Townshend's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Charles Townshend's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Charles Townshend's military branch is recorded as Royal Marines[24].
  • Charles Townshend's Commons category is recorded as Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend[25].
  • Charles Townshend's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[26].
  • The cause of death was cancer[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Townshend was born in London Borough of Southwark[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 21, 1861[3] and January 1, 1861[9]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Louise Graham[12].

Education

Educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1802[30] and Cranleigh School[18], a boarding school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1865[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Charles Townshend held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[19], a military decoration[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1886[36] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39].

Personal Life

Charles Townshend was married to Alice Cahen d'Anvers[13]. A child of him was Audrey Dorothy Louise Townshend[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 18, 1924[5] and January 1, 1924[10]. Charles Townshend passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was cancer[27].

Why It Matters

Charles Townshend ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (317 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Charles Townshend born?

Charles Townshend's place of birth was London Borough of Southwark[2].

Where did Charles Townshend die?

Charles Townshend died in Paris[4].

Who were Charles Townshend's parents?

Charles Townshend's father was Charles Townshend[11]. Charles Townshend's mother was Louise Graham[12].

Who was Charles Townshend married to?

Charles Townshend's spouses include Alice Cahen d'Anvers[13].

What did Charles Townshend do for work?

Charles Townshend worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Charles Townshend go to school?

Charles Townshend was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17] and Cranleigh School[18].

What awards did Charles Townshend receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[19] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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