Percy Fawcett
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Summary
Percy Fawcett was born on August 18, 1867[1], in Torquay[2]. He died on 1925[3] in Mato Grosso[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,272 views/month, #6,088 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Edward Fawcett[11]
- Mother: Myra Elizabeth MacDougall[12]
- Spouse: Nina Agnes Paterson[13]
- Child: Jack Fawcett[14], Brian Fawcett[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Occupation: topographer[17], botanical collector[18], major[19]
- Award received: Founder’s Medal[20], Distinguished Service Order[21], Victory Medal[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: British Army[24]
- Commons category: Percy Fawcett[25]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[26]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[27]
- Family name: Fawcett[28]
- Given name: Percy[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: Percival Harrison Fawcett[31]
- Name in native language: Percy Fawcett[32]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[33]
Why It Matters
Percy Fawcett has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Percy Fawcett born?
Percy Fawcett was born in Torquay[2].
Where did Percy Fawcett die?
Percy Fawcett passed away in Mato Grosso[4].
Who were Percy Fawcett's parents?
Percy Fawcett's father was Edward Fawcett[11]. Percy Fawcett's mother was Myra Elizabeth MacDougall[12].
Who was Percy Fawcett married to?
Percy Fawcett's spouses include Nina Agnes Paterson[13].
What did Percy Fawcett do for work?
Percy Fawcett worked as an explorer[5], anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], and engineer[9].
What awards did Percy Fawcett receive?
Honors received include Founder’s Medal[20], Distinguished Service Order[21], and Victory Medal[22].