John Cunningham
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Summary
John Cunningham was born on April 13, 1885[1], in Demerara[2]. He died on December 13, 1962[3], in London[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (424 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Highgate Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Position held: First Sea Lord[10]
- Educated at: Stubbington House School[11]
- Award received: Croix de guerre 1939–1945[12], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[14], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[15], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[18]
- Commons category: John Cunningham (Royal Navy officer)[19]
- Military, police or special rank: Admiral of the Fleet[20]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[22], World War II[23]
- Family name: Cunningham[24]
- Given name: John[25]
- Depicted by: Admiral of the Fleet Sir John H. D. Cunningham (1885–1962), GCB, MVO, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff (1946–1948)[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Birth name: John Henry Dacres Cunningham[28]
Why It Matters
John Cunningham has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was John Cunningham born?
John Cunningham's place of birth was Demerara[2].
Where did John Cunningham die?
John Cunningham passed away in London[4].
What did John Cunningham do for work?
John Cunningham worked as a military officer[5].
Where did John Cunningham go to school?
John Cunningham was educated at Stubbington House School[11].
What awards did John Cunningham receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1939–1945[12], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[14], and Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[15].