Arthur Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder
Royal Air Force World War II air marshal (1890-1967).
The record
Arthur Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder was a Royal Air Force World War II air marshal. Born on 11 July 1890 in Glengoyne distillery, Tedder died on 3 June 1967 in Banstead at the age of 76.
Positions held include Chief of the Air Staff (1946–1950) and member of the House of Lords. Notable works include carpet bombing. Tedder studied at Magdalene College. Honours include Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 32 languages, Arthur Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder is No. 30,215 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 11 July 1890, Glengoyne distillery
- Died
- 3 June 1967, Banstead (aged 76)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Politician, military officer, writer
- Field
- Politics
- Education
- Magdalene College
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 32
Did you know
Was 56 when first chief of the Air Staff (1946).
Lived to 76.
Shares a birthday with John Quincy Adams and Giorgio Armani.
Has a Wikipedia article in 32 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1946–1950Chief of the Air Staff
- —Member of the House of Lords
Connections
- FatherSir Arthur John Tedder
- MotherEmily Charlotte Bryson
- SpouseRosalinde Maclardy
- SpouseMarie de Seton
- ChildJohn Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder
- ChildRichard Tedder
- ChildArthur Richard Brian Tedder
- ChildMina Una Margaret Tedder
Honours and works
Awards
- Croix de guerre 1939–1945
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
- Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
- Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite
- Grand Cross of the Order of George I
- Croix de Guerre
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Grand Cordon of the order of Nichan Iftikhar
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal
- Order of Kutuzov, 1st class
Notable works
- Carpet bombing
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