Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt

British Army officer
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Summary

Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt was born on December 23, 1950[1], in Broomfield[2]. He has worked as a military officer[3] and commander-in-chief[4].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1950[5]
  • Spouse: Philippa Dannatt[6]
  • Child: Edward Robert Samuel Dannatt[7], Oliver William Jack Dannatt[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
  • Position held: member of the House of Lords[10]
  • Educated at: Durham University[11], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[12], St Lawrence College[13], Felsted School[14]
  • Award received: Military Cross[15], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Noble title: baron[21]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[22]
  • Residence: Keswick[23]
  • Participated in conflict: The Troubles[24], Kosovo War[25]
  • Family name: Dannatt[26]
  • Given name: Richard[27]
  • Allegiance: United Kingdom[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Number of children: 4[30]

FAQs

Where was Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt born?

Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt's place of birth was Broomfield[2].

Who was Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt married to?

Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt's spouses include Philippa Dannatt[6].

What did Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt do for work?

Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt worked as a military officer[3] and commander-in-chief[4].

Where did Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt go to school?

Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt was educated at Durham University[11], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[12], St Lawrence College[13], and Felsted School[14].

What awards did Richard Dannatt, Baron Dannatt receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[15], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 16w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987014792983905171
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  2. 22w ago · הנדב הנכון · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank → general, lieutenant-general, general
    Occupation → military officer, commander-in-chief
    Number of children → {'amount': '+4'}
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  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank → general, lieutenant-general, general
    Given name → Richard
    Allegiance → United Kingdom
    Spouse → Philippa Dannatt
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