Varyl Begg

Royal Navy admiral of the fleet (1908-1995)
Person human Q7916262
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Summary

Varyl Begg was born on October 1, 1908[1], in Kensington[2]. He died on July 13, 1995[3], in Headbourne Worthy[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8]
  • Position held: Governor of Gibraltar[9], First Sea Lord[10]
  • Educated at: Malvern College[11], Royal College of Defence Studies[12]
  • Award received: Distinguished Service Order[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Military branch: Royal Navy[15]
  • Military, police or special rank: Admiral of the Fleet[16], midshipman[17], captain[18], admiral[19]
  • Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[20]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[21], Korean War[22], Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation[23], Norwegian Campaign[24]
  • Family name: Begg[25]
  • Medical condition: Alzheimer's disease[26]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]

Why It Matters

Varyl Begg has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Varyl Begg born?

Varyl Begg was born in Kensington[2].

Where did Varyl Begg die?

Varyl Begg passed away in Headbourne Worthy[4].

What did Varyl Begg do for work?

Varyl Begg worked as a military personnel[5].

Where did Varyl Begg go to school?

Varyl Begg was educated at Malvern College[11] and Royal College of Defence Studies[12].

What awards did Varyl Begg receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[13].

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  18. [1] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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