Peter Townsend
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Summary
Peter Townsend was born on November 22, 1914[1], in Yangon[2]. He died on June 19, 1995[3], in Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines[4]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,063 views/month, #4,507 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines[8]
- Father: Edward Copleston Townsend[9]
- Spouse: Rosemary Pratt, Marchioness Camden[10], Marie-Luce Jamagne[11]
- Child: Isabelle Townsend[12], Marie-France Townsend[13], Pierre Townsend[14], Giles Peter Townsend[15], Hugo Townsend[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Position held: squire[18]
- Educated at: Haileybury and Imperial Service College[19]
- Award received: Distinguished Service Order[20], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Military branch: Royal Air Force[23]
- Commons category: Peter Townsend (RAF officer)[24]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[25]
- Cause of death: stomach cancer[26]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[27]
- Family name: Townsend[28]
- Given name: Peter[29], Wooldridge[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Peter Townsend include Peter Townsend Prize[33], an award[34].
Why It Matters
Peter Townsend has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Entities named for him include Peter Townsend Prize[33], an award[34].
FAQs
Where was Peter Townsend born?
Peter Townsend's place of birth was Yangon[2].
Where did Peter Townsend die?
Peter Townsend died in Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines[4].
Who were Peter Townsend's parents?
Peter Townsend's father was Edward Copleston Townsend[9].
Who was Peter Townsend married to?
Peter Townsend's spouses include Rosemary Pratt, Marchioness Camden[10] and Marie-Luce Jamagne[11].
What did Peter Townsend do for work?
Peter Townsend worked as an aircraft pilot[5] and writer[6].
Where did Peter Townsend go to school?
Peter Townsend was educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College[19].
What awards did Peter Townsend receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[20] and Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21].