Gordon Macready

British Army general (1891-1956)
Person human Q5585502
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Summary

Gordon Macready was born on April 5, 1891[1], in Kandy[2]. He died on October 17, 1956[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an engineer[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Nevil Macready[8]
  • Mother: Sophia Geraldine Atkin[9]
  • Spouse: Élisabeth d'Ayen[10]
  • Child: Sir Nevil Macready, 3rd Baronet[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
  • Educated at: Royal College of Defence Studies[14]
  • Award received: Military Cross[15], Companion of the Order of the Bath[16], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Distinguished Service Order[18], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], Commander of the Legion of Merit[20], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Military branch: British Army[23]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant-general[24], lieutenant general[25]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[26], World War II[27]
  • Given name: Gordon[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Start of work period: 1946[30]

Why It Matters

Gordon Macready is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Gordon Macready born?

Gordon Macready's place of birth was Kandy[2].

Where did Gordon Macready die?

Gordon Macready died in Paris[4].

Who were Gordon Macready's parents?

Gordon Macready's father was Nevil Macready[8]. Gordon Macready's mother was Sophia Geraldine Atkin[9].

Who was Gordon Macready married to?

Gordon Macready's spouses include Élisabeth d'Ayen[10].

What did Gordon Macready do for work?

Gordon Macready worked as an engineer[5] and military personnel[6].

Where did Gordon Macready go to school?

Gordon Macready was educated at Royal College of Defence Studies[14].

What awards did Gordon Macready receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[15], Companion of the Order of the Bath[16], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], and Distinguished Service Order[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . 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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