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John Wright

1940 – 2016

British army officer

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About John Wright

Lived 1940 – 2016 (aged 75). John Wright was a British.

Brigadier John A. Wright (10 October 1940 – 4 May 2016) was a British Army officer and polo administrator.

Wright was born in Peshawar, British India (now Pakistan), the son of Thomas Wright, a colonel in the British Army, serving in India.

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Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Wright?

British army officer

When was John Wright born?

John Wright was born on 10 October 1940.

When did John Wright die?

John Wright died on 4 May 2016.

What nationality was John Wright?

John Wright was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Wright

· Wikidata: Q26966423

· DBpedia: John Wright (British Army officer)

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