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Charles Close

1865 – 1952

British geographer

Engineer Military personnel Geographer
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About Charles Close

Lived 1865 – 1952 (aged 87). Charles Close was a British engineer, military personnel, geographer, army officer and geodesist.

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Important facts

Born
10 August 1865, Jersey
Birth century
19th century
Died
19 December 1952, Winchester
Occupation
Engineer, military personnel, geographer, army officer, geodesist
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Royal Military Academy, Woolwich
Positions held
President of the Royal Geographical Society
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Victoria Medal; Order of the Bath; Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Charles Frederick Arden-Close, Colonel Sir Charles Frederick Arden-Close, Colonal Sir Charles Close, C. F. Close

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Close?

British geographer

When was Charles Close born?

Charles Close was born on 10 August 1865 in Jersey.

When did Charles Close die?

Charles Close died on 19 December 1952 in Winchester.

What was Charles Close's occupation?

Charles Close was an engineer, military personnel, geographer, army officer and geodesist.

What nationality was Charles Close?

Charles Close was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Close

· Wikidata: Q5076334

· DBpedia: Charles Close

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