William Stirling

British Army general (1907–1973)
Person human Q8018850
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William Stirling

Summary

William Stirling is a human[1]. Born in Chelsea[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1907[3]. He died in Bury St Edmunds[4]. He died on 1973[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Stirling was born in Chelsea[2].
  • William Stirling died in Bury St Edmunds[4].
  • William Stirling was born on May 25, 1907[3].
  • William Stirling died on 1973[5].
  • William Stirling died on August 29, 1973[8].
  • William Stirling's father was Charles Stirling[9].
  • William Stirling's mother was Amy Harriott Gurdon[10].
  • William Stirling was married to Frances Marguerite Wedderburn Wedderburn-Wilson[11].
  • A child of William Stirling was Elizabeth Christian Stirling[12].
  • A child of William Stirling was Patricia Anne Stirling[13].
  • A child of William Stirling was Mary Frances Tuely[14].
  • William Stirling held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • William Stirling held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • William Stirling's professions included military personnel[6].
  • William Stirling was educated at Staff College, Camberley[17].
  • William Stirling received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • William Stirling received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • William Stirling received the Distinguished Service Order[20].
  • William Stirling is recorded as male[21].
  • William Stirling's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Stirling's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • William Stirling's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • William Stirling was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • William Stirling's family name is recorded as Stirling[26].
  • William Stirling's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

William Stirling was born in Chelsea[2]. He was born on May 25, 1907[3]. His father was Charles Stirling[9]. His mother was Amy Harriott Gurdon[10].

Education

William Stirling's education included a stint at Staff College, Camberley[17].

Career and Affiliations

William Stirling worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32]; and Distinguished Service Order[20], a military decoration[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1886[35].

Personal Life

William Stirling was married to Frances Marguerite Wedderburn Wedderburn-Wilson[11]. Children include Elizabeth Christian Stirling[12]; Patricia Anne Stirling[13]; and Mary Frances Tuely[14], b. 1948[36], of United Kingdom[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1973[5] and August 29, 1973[8]. William Stirling passed away in Bury St Edmunds[4].

Why It Matters

William Stirling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was William Stirling born?

William Stirling was born in Chelsea[2].

Where did William Stirling die?

William Stirling passed away in Bury St Edmunds[4].

Who were William Stirling's parents?

William Stirling's father was Charles Stirling[9]. William Stirling's mother was Amy Harriott Gurdon[10].

Who was William Stirling married to?

William Stirling's spouses include Frances Marguerite Wedderburn Wedderburn-Wilson[11].

What did William Stirling do for work?

William Stirling worked as military personnel[6].

Where did William Stirling go to school?

William Stirling was educated at Staff College, Camberley[17].

What awards did William Stirling receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], and Distinguished Service Order[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . 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
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] ↑ . 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. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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