Rhoderick McGrigor

Royal Navy admiral of the fleet (1893–1959)
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Rhoderick McGrigor

Summary

Rhoderick McGrigor is a human[1]. Born in York[2], he… he was born on April 12, 1893[3]. He died in Tarland[4]. He died on December 3, 1959[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Rhoderick McGrigor's place of birth was York[2].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor died in Tarland[4].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor was born on April 12, 1893[3].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor died on December 3, 1959[5].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor's father was Charles McGrigor[8].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor's mother was Ada Bower[9].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor was married to Louise Glyn[10].
  • A child of Rhoderick McGrigor was John McGrigor[11].
  • A child of Rhoderick McGrigor was Andrew David McGrigor[12].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor's professions included naval officer[6].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor held the position of First Sea Lord[15].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor held the position of rector[16].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor was educated at Royal Naval College, Osborne[17].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor is recorded as male[20].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[22].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor's Commons category is recorded as Rhoderick McGrigor[23].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[24].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Rhoderick McGrigor's family name is recorded as McGrigor[27].

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Origins and Family

Rhoderick McGrigor's place of birth was York[2]. He was born on April 12, 1893[3]. His father was Charles McGrigor[8]. His mother was Ada Bower[9].

Education

Rhoderick McGrigor's education included a stint at Royal Naval College, Osborne[17].

Career and Affiliations

Rhoderick McGrigor worked as a naval officer[6]. Positions held include First Sea Lord[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30] and rector[16], an elective office[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1815[34] and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19], a grade of an order[35], in Norway[36].

Personal Life

Rhoderick McGrigor was married to Louise Glyn[10]. Children include John McGrigor[11], b. 1942[37] and Andrew David McGrigor[12], b. 1942[38], of United Kingdom[39].

Death and Burial

Rhoderick McGrigor died on December 3, 1959[5]. He died in Tarland[4].

Why It Matters

Rhoderick McGrigor ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Rhoderick McGrigor born?

Rhoderick McGrigor was born in York[2].

Where did Rhoderick McGrigor die?

Rhoderick McGrigor died in Tarland[4].

Who were Rhoderick McGrigor's parents?

Rhoderick McGrigor's father was Charles McGrigor[8]. Rhoderick McGrigor's mother was Ada Bower[9].

Who was Rhoderick McGrigor married to?

Rhoderick McGrigor's spouses include Louise Glyn[10].

What did Rhoderick McGrigor do for work?

Rhoderick McGrigor worked as naval officer[6].

Where did Rhoderick McGrigor go to school?

Rhoderick McGrigor was educated at Royal Naval College, Osborne[17].

What awards did Rhoderick McGrigor receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18] and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . 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
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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