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Ivor Thord-Gray

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Full Name Ivor Thord-Gray
Profession War Hero
Date of Birth April 17 , 1878
Place of Birth Stockholm
Birth Country Sweden
Birth Sign Aries
Dead or Alive Died
Death Date 1964-08-18

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Ivor Thord-Gray is one of the famous War Hero, who was born on the memorable day of April 17 in the year 1878. Ivor Thord-Gray is a proud citizen of Sweden.

Swedish-born adventurer who joined the Cape Mounted Rifles in South Africa and participated in the Mexican Revolution.

Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Ivor Thord-Gray continues to be an inspiration for many.

Personal Information

Details about Ivor Thord-Gray
Popular As: Ivor Thord-Gray
First Name: Ivor
Last Name: Thord-Gray
Gender: Male
Birthday: April 17
Birth Year: 1878
Death Date: 1964-08-18
Death Day: August 18
Death Year: 1964
Place of Death: Coral Gables, FL
Place of Burial: Sandsborg Cemetery
Siblings: Gustaf Hallström, Gunnar Hallström

Career

He was an ethnologist and linguist by trade and joined the Swedish Merchant Marine in 1893 as a means of exploring the world.

He served in Asia as part of the U.S. Foreign Legion and later commanded Pancho Villa’s artillery troops during the Mexican Revolution.

Family

He was born in Stockholm and grew up in an academic family; his youngest brother was an archaeologist. He joined Pancho Villa‘s rebel army and eventually attained the rank of Chief of Staff of the Mexican Army.

Ivor Thord-Gray Timeline

1875
His eldest brother was the artist Gunnar August Hallström (1875–1943).
1880
His youngest brother was the archaeologist Gustaf Hallström (1880–1962).
1913
He also wrote a book about his experiences in the Mexican Revolution, Gringo Rebel: Mexico 1913–1914 (Coral Gables, Fla. : University of Miami Press, 1961). In later years he had his winter home in Coral Gables, Florida. .
1923
In 1923, Ivor Thord-Gray returned to Sweden and wrote a book about Mexican archeology Från Mexicos forntid : bland tempelruiner och gudabilder.
1925
In 1925 Thord-Gray moved to the United States and established I.
1929
In 1929, he established residence at Gray Court in Belle Haven in Greenwich, Connecticut.