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We remember Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Of Battenburg Earl Mountbatten
We remember Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Of Battenburg Earl Mountbatten
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Princess Victoria Alice Elizabeth Julia Marie Of Battenburg
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25th February 1885
1889
sibling
Princess Louise Alexandra Marie Irene Of Battenburg
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13th July 1889
1892
sibling
Prince George Louis Victor Henry Serge Of Battenburg
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6th December 1892
1900
1910
education
Lockers Park School
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
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1910 - 1913
1910
location
Lockers Park School, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
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1910 - May 1913
1911
awards
King George V Coronation Medal
Other War Service Award
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1911
1913
education
Royal Naval College
Osborne
United Kingdom
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May 1913 - 1916
1913
location
Royal Naval College, Osborne
United Kingdom
military residence address
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May 1913 - 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Admiral of the Fleet
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15th July 1916
1916
location
HMS Lion
United Kingdom
military residence address
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July 1916
1922
awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella
Other War Service Award
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1922
1922
awards
Order of The Nile Fourth Class
Other War Service Award
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1922
1922
marriage
Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley
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18th July 1922
1924
children
Patricia Mountbatten
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14th February 1924
1924
awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
Other War Service Award
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1924
1929
children
Pamela Mountbatten
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19th April 1929
1929
awards
Commander St John of Jerusalem
Other Civilian Service Award
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1929
1935
awards
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal
Other War Service Award
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1st June 1935
1937
awards
King George VI Coronation Medal
Other War Service Award
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1937
1937
awards
Knight Grand Cross Order of the Star of Romania
Other War Service Award
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1937
1940
awards
Knight of Justice of St John of Jerusalem
Other Civilian Service Award
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1940
1941
awards
War Cross
Other War Service Award
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April 1941
1943
appointments
Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia Command
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1943 - 1946
1943
awards
Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit
Other War Service Award
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1943
1943
theatres
Australasia :7
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1943 - 1945
1945
awards
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Other War Service Award
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1945
1945
awards
Distinguished Service Medal
Other War Service Award
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1945
1945
awards
Special Grand Cordon Order of the Cloud and Banner
Other War Service Award
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1945
1946
awards
1939-1945 War Cross
Other War Service Award
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1946
1946
awards
Grand Commander of the Order of The Star of Nepal
Other War Service Award
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1946
1946
awards
Grand Cross of The Legion of Honour
Other War Service Award
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1946
1946
awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of George I
Other War Service Award
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1946
1946
awards
Knight Grand Cross the Order of the White Elephant
Other War Service Award
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1946
1946
awards
Knight of The Garter
Other War Service Award
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1946
1946
awards
1939-45 Star
Other War Service Award
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1st June 1946
1946
awards
Africa Star
Other War Service Award
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1st June 1946
1946
awards
Atlantic Star
Other War Service Award
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1st June 1946
1946
awards
Burma Star
Other War Service Award
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1st June 1946
1946
awards
Defence Medal
Other War Service Award
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1st June 1946
1946
awards
Italy Star
Other War Service Award
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1st June 1946
1946
awards
War Medal 1939-1945
Other War Service Award
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1st June 1946
1946
awards
Viscount Mountbatten of Burma
Other War Service Award
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27th August 1946
1947
appointments
Viceroy of India
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1947
1948
awards
Knight Grand Cross Order of the Netherlands Lion
Other War Service Award
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1948
1949
awards
Indian Independence Medal
Other War Service Award
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15th August 1949
1951
awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Aviz
Other War Service Award
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1951
1952
awards
Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim
Other War Service Award
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1952
1952
awards
Queen Elizabeth 2 Coronation Medal
Other War Service Award
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2nd June 1952
1954
appointments
First Sea Lord
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1954 - 1959
1959
appointments
Chief of the Defence Staff
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1959 - 1965
1965
appointments
Chairman of NATO Military Committee
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1965
awards
Naval General Service Medal
Other War Service Award
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1975
awards
King Birendra Coronation Medal
Other War Service Award
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24th February 1975
1977
awards
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
Other War Service Award
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2nd June 1977
1979
death
Civilian war death
Assassinated on his fishing boat during the Irish Republican Army campaign (1969-99).
Mullaghmore, County Sligo
Ireland
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27th August 1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Of Battenburg |
| Initials | LFAVNOB |
| Last Name | Earl Mountbatten |
| Source | 7639749 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Lion | United Kingdom | military residence address | July 1916 | |
| Lockers Park School, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1910 - May 1913 | |
| Royal Naval College, Osborne | United Kingdom | military residence address | May 1913 - 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Admiral of the Fleet |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1939-1945 War Cross | Other War Service Award | |
| 1939-45 Star | Other War Service Award | |
| Africa Star | Other War Service Award | |
| Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Atlantic Star | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Burma Star | Other War Service Award | |
| Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit | Other War Service Award | |
| Commander St John of Jerusalem | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Defence Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Service Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Grand Commander of the Order of The Star of Nepal | Other War Service Award | |
| Grand Cross of The Legion of Honour | Other War Service Award | |
| Indian Independence Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Italy Star | Other War Service Award | |
| King Birendra Coronation Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| King George V Coronation Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| King George V Silver Jubilee Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| King George VI Coronation Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight Grand Cross Order of the Netherlands Lion | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight Grand Cross Order of the Star of Romania | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Aviz | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight Grand Cross of the Order of George I | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight Grand Cross the Order of the White Elephant | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight of Justice of St John of Jerusalem | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Knight of The Garter | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim | Other War Service Award | |
| Naval General Service Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Order of The Nile Fourth Class | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen Elizabeth 2 Coronation Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Special Grand Cordon Order of the Cloud and Banner | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Viscount Mountbatten of Burma | Other War Service Award | |
| War Cross | Other War Service Award | |
| War Medal 1939-1945 | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Mountbatten | daughter | 14th February 1924 | |
| Pamela Mountbatten | daughter | 19th April 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Victoria Of Hesse and by Rhine | mother | ||
| Prince Louis Of Battenburg | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Victoria Alice Elizabeth Julia Marie Of Battenburg | sister | 25th February 1885 | |
| Princess Louise Alexandra Marie Irene Of Battenburg | sister | 13th July 1889 | |
| Prince George Louis Victor Henry Serge Of Battenburg | brother | 6th December 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley | wife | 18th July 1922 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography | Keith133517 |
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