George Burns

British Army general
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George Burns

Summary

George Burns is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on 1911[3]. He died on May 5, 1997[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], George Burns…
  • George Burns was born on 1911[3].
  • George Burns died on May 5, 1997[4].
  • George Burns held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • George Burns's professions included military personnel[5].
  • George Burns held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire[8].
  • George Burns's education included a stint at Eton College[9].
  • George Burns was educated at Trinity College[10].
  • George Burns received the Military Cross[11].
  • George Burns received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[12].
  • George Burns received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • George Burns received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[14].
  • George Burns received the Distinguished Service Order[15].
  • George Burns is recorded as male[16].
  • George Burns's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • George Burns's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • George Burns's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[19].
  • George Burns was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • George Burns's family name is recorded as Burns[21].
  • George Burns's given name is recorded as George[22].
  • George Burns's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

George Burns's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on 1911[3].

Education

Educated at Eton College[9], a public school[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1440[26] and Trinity College[10], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1546[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30].

Career and Affiliations

George Burns worked as a military personnel[5]. He held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[11], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1914[33]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[12], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1815[36]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[14], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Distinguished Service Order[15], a military decoration[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1886[43].

Death and Burial

George Burns died on May 5, 1997[4].

Why It Matters

George Burns ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was George Burns born?

Born in London[2], George Burns…

What did George Burns do for work?

George Burns worked as military personnel[5].

Where did George Burns go to school?

George Burns was educated at Eton College[9] and Trinity College[10].

What awards did George Burns receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[11], Companion of the Order of the Bath[12], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13], and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 1h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank major-general
    Who's who uk id U177269
    Gnd id 1070885576
    Given name George
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