Duncan Grinnell-Milne

British flying ace (1896–1973)
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Summary

Duncan Grinnell-Milne was born on January 1, 1896[1], in Bromley[2]. He died on January 1, 1973[3], in Westminster[4]. He worked as an autobiographer[5], military officer[6], biographer[7], airman[8], and writer[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: London[11]
  • Place of death: London[12]
  • Date of birth: August 6, 1896[13]
  • Father: George Grinnell-Milne[14]
  • Mother: Maria Caroline Mess[15]
  • Spouse: Frances Lalanne[16], Blanca de Undurraga y Sandiford[17], Pauline Alice Margaret Lemieux[18]
  • Child: Robin de la Lanne-Mirrlees[19]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[20], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21]
  • Occupation: Flieger[22]
  • Field of work: aerial warfare[23], memoir literature[24], prose[25]
  • Award received: Military Cross[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Military branch: British Army[28], Royal Air Force[29]
  • Military, police or special rank: captain[30]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[31], World War II[32]
  • Given name: Duncan[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]

FAQs

Where was Duncan Grinnell-Milne born?

Duncan Grinnell-Milne was born in Bromley[2].

Where did Duncan Grinnell-Milne die?

Duncan Grinnell-Milne passed away in Westminster[4].

Who were Duncan Grinnell-Milne's parents?

Duncan Grinnell-Milne's father was George Grinnell-Milne[14]. Duncan Grinnell-Milne's mother was Maria Caroline Mess[15].

Who was Duncan Grinnell-Milne married to?

Duncan Grinnell-Milne's spouses include Frances Lalanne[16], Blanca de Undurraga y Sandiford[17], and Pauline Alice Margaret Lemieux[18].

What did Duncan Grinnell-Milne do for work?

Duncan Grinnell-Milne worked as an autobiographer[5], military officer[6], biographer[7], airman[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Duncan Grinnell-Milne receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [27] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  29. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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