Gordon Campbell

Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1886-1953)
Person human Q1537987
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Summary

Gordon Campbell was born on January 6, 1886[1], in Croydon[2]. He died on July 3, 1953[3], in Isleworth[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and non-fiction writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: West Middlesex University Hospital[8]
  • Date of death: October 3, 1953[9]
  • Place of burial: All Saints Churchyard[10]
  • Father: Frederick Campbell[11]
  • Mother: Emilie Guillaumine Maclaine[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
  • Position held: member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14]
  • Educated at: Dulwich College[15]
  • Award received: Victoria Cross[16], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Distinguished Service Order[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Military branch: Royal Navy[21]
  • Commons category: Gordon Campbell (Royal Navy officer)[22]
  • Military, police or special rank: commander[23]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[24]
  • Family name: Campbell[25]
  • Given name: Gordon[26]
  • Work location: London[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • Name in native language: Gordon Campbell[29]
  • Candidacy in election: 1931 United Kingdom general election[30]

Why It Matters

Gordon Campbell is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Gordon Campbell born?

Gordon Campbell was born in Croydon[2].

Where did Gordon Campbell die?

Gordon Campbell died in Isleworth[4].

Who were Gordon Campbell's parents?

Gordon Campbell's father was Frederick Campbell[11]. Gordon Campbell's mother was Emilie Guillaumine Maclaine[12].

What did Gordon Campbell do for work?

Gordon Campbell worked as a politician[5] and non-fiction writer[6].

Where did Gordon Campbell go to school?

Gordon Campbell was educated at Dulwich College[15].

What awards did Gordon Campbell receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[16], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], and Distinguished Service Order[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . The London Gazette 30029. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . The London Gazette 30029. wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 12w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Croydon
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