Alec Douglas-Home

Summary

Alec Douglas-Home is a human^[1]. Born in Mayfair^[2], he… he was born on July 2, 1903^[3]. He died in The Hirsel^[4]. He died on October 9, 1995^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], cricketer^[7], and diplomat^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,138 views/month, #5,254 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Alec Douglas-Home's place of birth was Mayfair^[2].
• Alec Douglas-Home died in The Hirsel^[4].
• Alec Douglas-Home was born on July 2, 1903^[3].
• Alec Douglas-Home died on October 9, 1995^[5].
• Alec Douglas-Home's father was Charles Douglas-Home, 13th Earl of Home^[10].
• Alec Douglas-Home's mother was Lillian Lambton^[11].
• Among Alec Douglas-Home's spouses was Elizabeth Douglas-Home, Baroness Home of the Hirsel^[12].
• A child of Alec Douglas-Home was Diana Douglas-Home^[13].
• A child of Alec Douglas-Home was David Douglas-Home, 15th Earl of Home^[14].
• A child of Alec Douglas-Home was Caroline Douglas-Home^[15].
• A child of Alec Douglas-Home was Meriel Douglas-Home^[16].
• Alec Douglas-Home held citizenship in United Kingdom^[17].
• Alec Douglas-Home held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[18].
• Alec Douglas-Home worked as a politician^[6].
• Alec Douglas-Home's professions included cricketer^[7].
• Alec Douglas-Home worked as a diplomat^[8].
• Alec Douglas-Home held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom^[19].
• Alec Douglas-Home held the position of Leader of the Opposition^[20].
• Alec Douglas-Home held the position of Leader of the Conservative Party^[21].
• Alec Douglas-Home held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs^[22].
• Alec Douglas-Home held the position of Lord President of the Council^[23].
• Alec Douglas-Home held the position of Leader of the House of Lords^[24].
• Alec Douglas-Home was educated at Christ Church^[25].
• Alec Douglas-Home's education included a stint at Eton College^[26].
• Alec Douglas-Home received the Order of the Thistle^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1903-07-02^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1995-10-09^[31]

• Community tags: politician^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: 20c43121-be7f-4c22-a3e4-076ae72e8517^[33]

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Origins and Family

Alec Douglas-Home was born in Mayfair^[2]. He was born on July 2, 1903^[3]. His father was Charles Douglas-Home, 13th Earl of Home^[10]. His mother was Lillian Lambton^[11].

Education

Educated at Christ Church^[25] and Eton College^[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], cricketer^[7], and diplomat^[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom^[19], a public office^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1721^[36]; Leader of the Opposition^[20], a position^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1807^[39]; Leader of the Conservative Party^[21], a position^[40], in United Kingdom^[41], founded in 1834^[42]; Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs^[22], a public office^[43], in United Kingdom^[44], founded in 1782^[45]; Lord President of the Council^[23], a position^[46], in United Kingdom^[47], founded in 1530^[48]; and Leader of the House of Lords^[24], a position^[49], in United Kingdom^[50], founded in 1721^[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Thistle^[27] and Doctor of Law (honorary)^[52].

Personal Life

Alec Douglas-Home was married to Elizabeth Douglas-Home, Baroness Home of the Hirsel^[12]. Children include Diana Douglas-Home^[13], David Douglas-Home, 15th Earl of Home^[14], Caroline Douglas-Home^[15], and Meriel Douglas-Home^[16]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party^[53] and Unionist Party^[54].

Death and Burial

Alec Douglas-Home died on October 9, 1995^[5]. He passed away in The Hirsel^[4].

Why It Matters

Alec Douglas-Home ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,138 views/month, #5,254 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[55] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[56]

FAQs

Where was Alec Douglas-Home born?

Alec Douglas-Home's place of birth was Mayfair^[2].

Where did Alec Douglas-Home die?

Alec Douglas-Home passed away in The Hirsel^[4].

Who were Alec Douglas-Home's parents?

Alec Douglas-Home's father was Charles Douglas-Home, 13th Earl of Home^[10]. Alec Douglas-Home's mother was Lillian Lambton^[11].

Who was Alec Douglas-Home married to?

Alec Douglas-Home's spouses include Elizabeth Douglas-Home, Baroness Home of the Hirsel^[12].

What did Alec Douglas-Home do for work?

Alec Douglas-Home worked as politician^[6], cricketer^[7], and diplomat^[8].

Where did Alec Douglas-Home go to school?

Alec Douglas-Home was educated at Christ Church^[25] and Eton College^[26].

What awards did Alec Douglas-Home receive?

Honors received include Order of the Thistle^[27] and Doctor of Law (honorary)^[52].