Dudley Pound
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Summary
Dudley Pound was born on August 29, 1877[1], in Isle of Wight[2]. He died on October 21, 1943[3], in Royal Masonic Hospital[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,254 views/month, #7,056 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Ventnor[7]
- Mother: Elizabeth Pickman Pound[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Position held: First Sea Lord[11], Second Sea Lord[12]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[13], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[15], 1914–15 Star[16], Atlantic Star[17], 1939–45 Star[18], British War Medal[19], Victory Medal[20], Order of the Rising Sun[21], Navy Distinguished Service Medal[22], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24], Member of the Order of Merit[25], Distinguished Service Medal[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[28]
- Commons category: Dudley Pound[29]
- Military, police or special rank: Admiral of the Fleet[30]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[31]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Mediterranean Fleet[32]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[33], World War II[34], Battle of Jutland[35], Battle of the Atlantic[36]
- Family name: Pound[37]
- Given name: Dudley[38], Alfred[39], Rogers[40], Pickman[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Start of work period: 1891[43]
- End of work period: 1943[44]
Why It Matters
Dudley Pound has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Dudley Pound born?
Dudley Pound was born in Isle of Wight[2].
Where did Dudley Pound die?
Dudley Pound died in Royal Masonic Hospital[4].
Who were Dudley Pound's parents?
Dudley Pound's mother was Elizabeth Pickman Pound[8].
What did Dudley Pound do for work?
Dudley Pound worked as a naval officer[5].
What awards did Dudley Pound receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[13], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[15], and 1914–15 Star[16].