Airey Neave

British politician (1916-1979)
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Airey Neave
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Airey Neave

Summary

Airey Neave is a human[1]. Born in Knightsbridge[2], he… he was born on January 23, 1916[3]. He died in Westminster Hospital[4]. He died on March 30, 1979[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], and soldier[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Airey Neave's place of birth was Knightsbridge[2].
  • Airey Neave passed away in Westminster Hospital[4].
  • Airey Neave was born on January 23, 1916[3].
  • Airey Neave died on March 30, 1979[5].
  • Airey Neave's father was Sheffield Airey Neave[10].
  • Airey Neave's mother was Dorothy Middleton[11].
  • Among Airey Neave's spouses was Diana Neave, Baroness Airey of Abingdon[12].
  • A child of Airey Neave was Marigold Elizabeth Cassandra Webb[13].
  • A child of Airey Neave was Richard Patrick Sheffield Neave[14].
  • A child of Airey Neave was William Robert Sheffield Neave[15].
  • Airey Neave held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Airey Neave's professions included politician[6].
  • Airey Neave's professions included jurist[7].
  • Airey Neave worked as a soldier[8].
  • Airey Neave's field of work was politics[17].
  • Airey Neave's field of work was law[18].
  • Airey Neave's field of work was military affairs[19].
  • Airey Neave held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland[20].
  • Airey Neave held the position of member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Airey Neave held the position of member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Airey Neave held the position of member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Airey Neave held the position of member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Airey Neave held the position of member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Airey Neave's education included a stint at Merton College[26].
  • Airey Neave's education included a stint at Eton College[27].

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Origins and Family

Airey Neave was born in Knightsbridge[2]. He was born on January 23, 1916[3]. His father was Sheffield Airey Neave[10]. His mother was Dorothy Middleton[11].

Education

Educated at Merton College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1264[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Eton College[27], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34]; and St Ronan's School[35], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1883[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], and soldier[8]. Fields of work include politics[17], an academic discipline[39]; law[18]; and military affairs[19]. Positions held include Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1972[42]; member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1974[45]; member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1974[48]; member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1970[51]; member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1966[54]; and member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1964[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[58], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[59], Distinguished Service Order[60], and Member of the Order of the British Empire[61].

Personal Life

Airey Neave was married to Diana Neave, Baroness Airey of Abingdon[12]. Children include Marigold Elizabeth Cassandra Webb[13], b. 1944[62], of United Kingdom[63]; Richard Patrick Sheffield Neave[14], b. 1947[64], of United Kingdom[65]; and William Robert Sheffield Neave[15], b. 1953[66], of United Kingdom[67]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[68].

Death and Burial

Airey Neave died on March 30, 1979[5]. He died in Westminster Hospital[4]. The cause of death was car bomb[69].

Why It Matters

Airey Neave has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Airey Neave born?

Airey Neave's place of birth was Knightsbridge[2].

Where did Airey Neave die?

Airey Neave died in Westminster Hospital[4].

Who were Airey Neave's parents?

Airey Neave's father was Sheffield Airey Neave[10]. Airey Neave's mother was Dorothy Middleton[11].

Who was Airey Neave married to?

Airey Neave's spouses include Diana Neave, Baroness Airey of Abingdon[12].

What did Airey Neave do for work?

Airey Neave worked as politician[6], jurist[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Airey Neave go to school?

Airey Neave was educated at Merton College[26], Eton College[27], and St Ronan's School[35].

What awards did Airey Neave receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[58], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[59], Distinguished Service Order[60], and Member of the Order of the British Empire[61].

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  2. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Child Marigold Elizabeth Cassandra Webb, Richard Patrick Sheffield Neave, William Robert Sheffield Neave
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