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John Nelson

1912 – 1993

British Army officer, born 1912

Military personnel

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About John Nelson

Lived 1912 – 1993 (aged 80–81). John Nelson was a British military personnel.

Family

Nelson married Lady (Margaret) Jane Fitzroy, granddaughter of the 8th Duke of Grafton, who was granted the rank of a duke's daughter in 1931. In 1999, their elder daughter, Jennifer Forwood, received the title of Baroness Arlington, which had been abeyant since the death of Nelson's brother-in-law the 9th Duke of Grafton in 1936.

Their second daughter, Juliet Auriol Sally Nelson, married Captain Sir Montague John Cholmeley, 6th Bt.

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Important facts

Born

1912, Shenley

Birth century

20th century

Died

1993, Oban

Occupation

Military personnel

Nationality

United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Education

Eton College, West Downs School

Awards

Military Cross; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order; Distinguished Service Order; Order of the Bath; Order of the British Empire; Royal Victorian Order

Also known as

Sir Eustace John Blois Nelson, Sir John Nelson, Eustace John Blois Nelson, Major-General Sir Eustace John Blois Nelson, Major-General Sir John Nelson, Maj-Gen Sir Eustace John Blois Nelson

Maj-Gen Sir John Nelson

People in John Nelson's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

John

1881 – 1963

Latin Catholic priest

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Nelson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Nelson?

British Army officer, born 1912

When was John Nelson born?

John Nelson was born in 1912 in Shenley.

When did John Nelson die?

John Nelson died in 1993 in Oban.

What was John Nelson's occupation?

John Nelson was a military personnel.

What nationality was John Nelson?

John Nelson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Nelson

· Wikidata: Q6250237

· DBpedia: John Nelson (British Army officer)

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