John Cowans

British Army general
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John Cowans

Summary

John Cowans is a human[1]. He was born in Carlisle[2]. He was born on March 11, 1862[3]. He passed away in Menton[4]. He died on April 16, 1921[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Cowans was born in Carlisle[2].
  • John Cowans's place of birth was Carlisle[8].
  • John Cowans passed away in Menton[4].
  • John Cowans was born on March 11, 1862[3].
  • John Cowans died on April 16, 1921[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green[9].
  • John Cowans held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • John Cowans's professions included military personnel[6].
  • John Cowans was educated at Burney's Academy[11].
  • John Cowans received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12].
  • John Cowans received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].
  • John Cowans received the Member of the Royal Victorian Order[14].
  • John Cowans is recorded as male[15].
  • John Cowans's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Cowans's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • John Cowans's Commons category is recorded as John Cowans[18].
  • John Cowans's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[19].
  • John Cowans was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • John Cowans's family name is recorded as Cowans[21].
  • John Cowans's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Cowans's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[23].
  • John Cowans's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Carlisle[2], a non-metropolitan district[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1974[27]. John Cowans was born on March 11, 1862[3].

Education

John Cowans was educated at Burney's Academy[11].

Career and Affiliations

John Cowans worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Member of the Royal Victorian Order[14], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Death and Burial

John Cowans died on April 16, 1921[5]. He died in Menton[4]. He is buried at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green[9].

Why It Matters

John Cowans ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was John Cowans born?

John Cowans's place of birth was Carlisle[2].

Where did John Cowans die?

John Cowans passed away in Menton[4].

What did John Cowans do for work?

John Cowans worked as military personnel[6].

Where did John Cowans go to school?

John Cowans was educated at Burney's Academy[11].

What awards did John Cowans receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[12], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], and Member of the Royal Victorian Order[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Cowans, John Steven. 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Carlisle, Carlisle
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  2. 8w ago · Stephan Tournay · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Viaf cluster id → 6314178467184935190004
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  3. 8w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch → British Army
    Place of birth → Carlisle, Carlisle
    Occupation → —
    Educated at → Burney's Academy
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