Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Ernest Dunlop Swinton Biography and Timeline

Follow Ernest Dunlop Swinton through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Ernest Dunlop Swinton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1914–1919Years on this page

1914

Invention of Tank

Warfare / World War, 1st

Draws up plans for what will become the 1st ever tank

Role range: 1914-1918

1919

Major General

Major General · Warfare / Military

Appointed Major General

Records, sources and methodology

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