Miles Dempsey
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Summary
Miles Dempsey was born on December 15, 1896[1], in Wallasey[2]. He died on June 5, 1969[3], in Berkshire[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], cricketer[6], and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,233 views/month, #7,059 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: New Brighton[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Position held: commanding officer[11]
- Educated at: Shrewsbury School[12], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[13]
- Award received: Military Cross[14], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[16], Commander of the Legion of Merit[17], Distinguished Service Order[18], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Military branch: British Army[21]
- Commons category: Miles Dempsey[22]
- Military, police or special rank: général de corps d'armée[23]
- Cause of death: cancer[24]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Second Army[25]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[26], World War II[27]
- Sport: cricket[28]
- Family name: Dempsey[29]
- Given name: Miles[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Name in native language: Miles Dempsey[33]
- Start of work period: 1915[34]
- End of work period: 1947[35]
Why It Matters
Miles Dempsey has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Miles Dempsey born?
Miles Dempsey's place of birth was Wallasey[2].
Where did Miles Dempsey die?
Miles Dempsey died in Berkshire[4].
What did Miles Dempsey do for work?
Miles Dempsey worked as a military officer[5], cricketer[6], and soldier[7].
Where did Miles Dempsey go to school?
Miles Dempsey was educated at Shrewsbury School[12] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[13].
What awards did Miles Dempsey receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[14], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[16], and Commander of the Legion of Merit[17].