Simon Mann

British military officer; Equatoguinean detainee
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Simon Mann

Summary

Simon Mann is a human[1]. He was born in Aldershot[2]. He was born on June 26, 1952[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 8, 2025[5]. He worked as a mercenary[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,272 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Aldershot[2], Simon Mann…
  • Simon Mann passed away in London[4].
  • Simon Mann was born on June 26, 1952[3].
  • Simon Mann died on May 8, 2025[5].
  • Simon Mann's father was George Mann[9].
  • Simon Mann's mother was Margaret Clark[10].
  • Simon Mann was married to Jennifer C. Barham[11].
  • A child of Simon Mann was Peter George Mann[12].
  • A child of Simon Mann was Jack Mann[13].
  • A child of Simon Mann was Sophie Mann[14].
  • Simon Mann held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Simon Mann held citizenship in South Africa[16].
  • English was Simon Mann's native language[17].
  • Simon Mann worked as a mercenary[6].
  • Simon Mann worked as a military officer[7].
  • Simon Mann was employed by Sandline International[18].
  • Simon Mann was educated at Eton College[19].
  • Simon Mann was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[20].
  • Simon Mann is recorded as male[21].
  • Simon Mann's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Simon Mann's military branch is recorded as Scots Guards[23].
  • Simon Mann's military branch is recorded as Special Air Service[24].
  • Simon Mann's Commons category is recorded as Simon Mann[25].
  • Simon Mann's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[26].
  • Simon Mann was part of the conflict Gulf War[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Simon Mann was born in Aldershot[2]. He was born on June 26, 1952[3]. His father was George Mann[9]. His mother was Margaret Clark[10]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Eton College[19], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[20], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1947[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mercenary[6] and military officer[7]. Among Simon Mann's employers was Sandline International[18].

Personal Life

Among Simon Mann's spouses was Jennifer C. Barham[11]. Children include Peter George Mann[12], b. 1980[34], of United Kingdom[35]; Jack Mann[13]; and Sophie Mann[14].

Death and Burial

Simon Mann died on May 8, 2025[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Simon Mann ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,272 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Simon Mann born?

Simon Mann's place of birth was Aldershot[2].

Where did Simon Mann die?

Simon Mann passed away in London[4].

Who were Simon Mann's parents?

Simon Mann's father was George Mann[9]. Simon Mann's mother was Margaret Clark[10].

Who was Simon Mann married to?

Simon Mann's spouses include Jennifer C. Barham[11].

What did Simon Mann do for work?

Simon Mann worked as mercenary[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Simon Mann go to school?

Simon Mann was educated at Eton College[19] and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Aldershot
    Citizenship
    Educated at Eton College, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
    Child Peter George Mann, Jack Mann, Sophie Mann
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