James Rivett-Carnac

Royal Navy admiral (1891–1970)
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Summary

James Rivett-Carnac was born on February 12, 1891[1], in Thorpe[2]. He died on October 9, 1970[3], in Bury St Edmunds[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Church of St Martin, Fornham St Martin[7]
  • Father: Sir Clennel George Rivett-Carnac, 6th Bt.[8]
  • Mother: Emily Louisa Crabbe[9]
  • Spouse: Isla Blackwood[10]
  • Child: Isla Rivett-Carnac[11], Nicholas Rivett-Carnac[12], Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac, 9th Baronet[13]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Companion of the Order of the Bath[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Military branch: Royal Navy[17]
  • Commons category: James Rivett-Carnac[18]
  • Military, police or special rank: vice admiral[19]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[20], World War II[21]
  • Family name: Rivett-Carnac[22]
  • Given name: James[23], William[24]
  • Allegiance: United Kingdom[25]

Why It Matters

James Rivett-Carnac is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was James Rivett-Carnac born?

James Rivett-Carnac's place of birth was Thorpe[2].

Where did James Rivett-Carnac die?

James Rivett-Carnac passed away in Bury St Edmunds[4].

Who were James Rivett-Carnac's parents?

James Rivett-Carnac's father was Sir Clennel George Rivett-Carnac, 6th Bt.[8]. James Rivett-Carnac's mother was Emily Louisa Crabbe[9].

Who was James Rivett-Carnac married to?

James Rivett-Carnac's spouses include Isla Blackwood[10].

What did James Rivett-Carnac do for work?

James Rivett-Carnac worked as a naval officer[5].

What awards did James Rivett-Carnac receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Thorpe
    Family name → Rivett-Carnac
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