Jock Stirrup

Retired senior Royal Air Force commander and now a Crossbench member of the House of Lords. (born 1949)
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Jock Stirrup

Summary

Jock Stirrup is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paddington[2]. He was born on December 4, 1949[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Jock Stirrup's place of birth was Paddington[2].
  • Jock Stirrup was born on December 4, 1949[3].
  • Jock Stirrup's father was William Hamilton Stirrup[7].
  • Jock Stirrup's mother was Jacqueline Brenda Coulson[8].
  • Jock Stirrup was married to Mary Alexandra Elliott[9].
  • Jock Stirrup held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Jock Stirrup's professions included politician[4].
  • Jock Stirrup worked as a military officer[5].
  • Jock Stirrup held the position of member of the House of Lords[11].
  • Jock Stirrup was educated at Royal Air Force College Cranwell[12].
  • Jock Stirrup was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[13].
  • Jock Stirrup received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • Jock Stirrup received the Air Force Cross[15].
  • Jock Stirrup received the Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society[16].
  • Jock Stirrup received the Knight of the Garter[17].
  • Jock Stirrup is recorded as male[18].
  • Jock Stirrup's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jock Stirrup's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[20].
  • Jock Stirrup's Commons category is recorded as Jock Stirrup[21].
  • Jock Stirrup's military, police or special rank is recorded as Marshal of the Royal Air Force[22].
  • Jock Stirrup's given name is recorded as Jock[23].
  • Jock Stirrup's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

Jock Stirrup was born in Paddington[2]. He was born on December 4, 1949[3]. His father was William Hamilton Stirrup[7]. His mother was Jacqueline Brenda Coulson[8].

Education

Educated at Royal Air Force College Cranwell[12], a military academy[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1919[27], headquartered in RAF Cranwell[28] and Merchant Taylors' School[13], an independent school[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1927[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and military officer[5]. Jock Stirrup held the position of member of the House of Lords[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1815[34]; Air Force Cross[15], a courage award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1918[37]; Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society[16], a fellowship award[38]; and Knight of the Garter[17], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Among Jock Stirrup's spouses was Mary Alexandra Elliott[9].

Why It Matters

Jock Stirrup ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Jock Stirrup born?

Born in Paddington[2], Jock Stirrup…

Who were Jock Stirrup's parents?

Jock Stirrup's father was William Hamilton Stirrup[7]. Jock Stirrup's mother was Jacqueline Brenda Coulson[8].

Who was Jock Stirrup married to?

Jock Stirrup's spouses include Mary Alexandra Elliott[9].

What did Jock Stirrup do for work?

Jock Stirrup worked as politician[4] and military officer[5].

Where did Jock Stirrup go to school?

Jock Stirrup was educated at Royal Air Force College Cranwell[12] and Merchant Taylors' School[13].

What awards did Jock Stirrup receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[14], Air Force Cross[15], Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society[16], and Knight of the Garter[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The London Gazette 57665. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Royal Air Force College Cranwell, Merchant Taylors' School
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