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William Stirling

1835 – 1906

British Army general

Military officer

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About William Stirling

Lived 1835 – 1906 (aged 70). William Stirling was a military officer.

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Important facts

Born

4 August 1835

Birth century

19th century

Died

1 April 1906

Occupation

Military officer

Education

Edinburgh Academy

Positions held

Lieutenant of the Tower of London

Awards

Order of the Bath; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath

Also known as

General Sir William Stirling, Sir William Stirling

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Stirling's

Irénée-Jules Bienaymé

1796 – 1878

Statistician

Johann Christian Poggendorff

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Stirling?

British Army general (1835–1906)

When was William Stirling born?

William Stirling was born on 4 August 1835.

When did William Stirling die?

William Stirling died on 1 April 1906.

What was William Stirling's occupation?

William Stirling was a military officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Stirling

· Wikidata: Q20714194

· DBpedia: William Stirling (British Army officer, born 1835)

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