David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty
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Summary
David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty was born on January 17, 1871[1], in County Wexford[2]. He died on March 11, 1936[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and admiral[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,343 views/month, #7,082 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Paul's Cathedral[9]
- Father: David Longfield Beatty[10]
- Mother: Katherine Edith Sadleir[11]
- Spouse: Ethel Beatty[12]
- Child: David Beatty, 2nd Earl Beatty[13], Peter Beatty[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15], Ireland[16], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17]
- Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], member of the House of Lords[19], First Sea Lord[20]
- Educated at: Royal Naval College[21], Kilkenny College[22], Burney's Academy[23]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27], Distinguished Service Order[28], Order of the Star of Romania[29], Order of St. George, 4th class[30], Order of Merit[31], Cross of Liberty[32], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[33], Companion of the Order of the Bath[34], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[35], Member of the Royal Victorian Order[36], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Noble title: count[39], Earl Beatty[40], Viscount Borodale[41], Baron Beatty[42]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[43]
- Commons category: David Beatty[44]
- Military, police or special rank: Admiral of the Fleet[45]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Grand Fleet[46]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[47], Battle of Jutland[48], Battle of Dogger Bank[49], Battle of Heligoland Bight[50], Mahdist War[51]
- Family name: Beatty[52]
- Given name: David[53], Richard[54]
- Described by source: Thom's Irish Who's Who[55], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[56], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[57]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[58]
Why It Matters
David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty born?
David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty was born in County Wexford[2].
Where did David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty die?
David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty passed away in London[4].
Who were David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty's parents?
David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty's father was David Longfield Beatty[10]. David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty's mother was Katherine Edith Sadleir[11].
Who was David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty married to?
David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty's spouses include Ethel Beatty[12].
What did David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty do for work?
David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and admiral[7].
Where did David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty go to school?
David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty was educated at Royal Naval College[21], Kilkenny College[22], and Burney's Academy[23].
What awards did David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27].