James Anson Otho Brooke

Scottish military officer (1884–1914); recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Summary

James Anson Otho Brooke was born on February 3, 1884[1], in Aberdeen[2]. He died on October 29, 1914[3], in Belgium[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Zantvoorde British Cemetery[7]
  • Father: Sir Harry Vesey Brooke[8]
  • Mother: Patricia Moir-Byres[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
  • Educated at: Wellington College[11], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[12]
  • Award received: Victoria Cross[13], Mentioned in Despatches[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Military branch: British Army[16]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[17]
  • Family name: Brooke[18]
  • Given name: James[19], Anson (nome)[20], Otho[21]

Why It Matters

James Anson Otho Brooke is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was James Anson Otho Brooke born?

James Anson Otho Brooke's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].

Where did James Anson Otho Brooke die?

James Anson Otho Brooke passed away in Belgium[4].

Who were James Anson Otho Brooke's parents?

James Anson Otho Brooke's father was Sir Harry Vesey Brooke[8]. James Anson Otho Brooke's mother was Patricia Moir-Byres[9].

What did James Anson Otho Brooke do for work?

James Anson Otho Brooke worked as a military personnel[5].

Where did James Anson Otho Brooke go to school?

James Anson Otho Brooke was educated at Wellington College[11] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[12].

What awards did James Anson Otho Brooke receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[13] and Mentioned in Despatches[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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