Roger Backhouse

Royal Navy admiral of the fleet (1878-1939)
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Roger Backhouse

Summary

Roger Backhouse is a human[1]. He was born in Middleton Tyas[2]. He was born on November 24, 1878[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 15, 1939[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Roger Backhouse's place of birth was Middleton Tyas[2].
  • Roger Backhouse died in London[4].
  • Roger Backhouse was born on November 24, 1878[3].
  • Roger Backhouse died on July 15, 1939[5].
  • Roger Backhouse's father was Jonathan Backhouse[7].
  • Roger Backhouse's mother was Florence Salusbury-Trelawny[8].
  • Roger Backhouse was married to Dora Louise Findlay[9].
  • A child of Roger Backhouse was Ruth Dora Backhouse[10].
  • A child of Roger Backhouse was Barbara Constance Backhouse[11].
  • A child of Roger Backhouse was Joan Margaret Backhouse[12].
  • A child of Roger Backhouse was Florence Backhouse[13].
  • A child of Roger Backhouse was Sir John Edmund Backhouse, 3rd Bt.[14].
  • A child of Roger Backhouse was Richard Miles Backhouse[15].
  • Roger Backhouse held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Roger Backhouse held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Roger Backhouse held the position of First Sea Lord[18].
  • Roger Backhouse held the position of Third Sea Lord[19].
  • Roger Backhouse received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Roger Backhouse received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21].
  • Roger Backhouse received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • Roger Backhouse is recorded as male[23].
  • Roger Backhouse's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Roger Backhouse's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[25].
  • Roger Backhouse's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the Fleet[26].
  • Roger Backhouse's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Roger Backhouse's place of birth was Middleton Tyas[2]. He was born on November 24, 1878[3]. His father was Jonathan Backhouse[7]. His mother was Florence Salusbury-Trelawny[8].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include First Sea Lord[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30] and Third Sea Lord[19], a military rank[31], founded in 1832[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39].

Personal Life

Roger Backhouse was married to Dora Louise Findlay[9]. Children include Ruth Dora Backhouse[10]; Barbara Constance Backhouse[11]; Joan Margaret Backhouse[12], 1920–2008[40]; Florence Backhouse[13], b. 1908[41]; Sir John Edmund Backhouse, 3rd Bt.[14], 1909–1944[42]; and Richard Miles Backhouse[15], 1911–1969[43].

Death and Burial

Roger Backhouse died on July 15, 1939[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Roger Backhouse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Roger Backhouse born?

Roger Backhouse was born in Middleton Tyas[2].

Where did Roger Backhouse die?

Roger Backhouse died in London[4].

Who were Roger Backhouse's parents?

Roger Backhouse's father was Jonathan Backhouse[7]. Roger Backhouse's mother was Florence Salusbury-Trelawny[8].

Who was Roger Backhouse married to?

Roger Backhouse's spouses include Dora Louise Findlay[9].

What awards did Roger Backhouse receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . 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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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