Victor Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma
British statesman and naval officer (1900-1979)
1900 — 1979
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Profession
British statesman and naval officer (1900-1979)
Born
June 25, 1900
Died
1979 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, military personnel, diplomat
United KingdomBorn in Windsor CastleDied in Mullaghmore
1900
Born in Windsor Castle (1900-06-25)
1920
AwardMember of the Royal Victorian Order
1922
AwardKnight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
1922
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1928
AwardCommander of the Order of Saint John
1937
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
About
Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, was a British statesman, naval officer, and member of the British royal family. A maternal uncle of Prince Philip and second cousin once removed of Queen Elizabeth II, he served in the Royal Navy during both world wars and rose to become Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia Command, in the later stages of the Second World War. He subsequently oversaw the transition of British India to independence as the last Viceroy and the first Governor‑General of independent India. As the last viceroy of India, Mountbatten also oversaw its partition into the Dominions of India and Pakistan and the integration of the princely states.
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Who is Victor Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma?+
Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, was a British statesman, naval officer, and member of the British royal family. A maternal uncle of Prince Philip and second cousin once removed of Queen Elizabeth II, he served in the Royal Navy during both world wars
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma born?+
Victor Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma was born on June 25, 1900.
When did Victor Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma die?+
Victor Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma died in 1979, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — June 25, 1900
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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