Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner

British statesman and colonial administrator (1854-1925)
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Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner

Summary

Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner is a human[1]. Born in Giessen[2], he… he was born on March 23, 1854[3]. He passed away in Canterbury[4]. He died on May 13, 1925[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (764 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Giessen[2], Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner…
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner passed away in Canterbury[4].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner was born on March 23, 1854[3].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner died on May 13, 1925[5].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner is buried at The Parish Church of St Mary, Salehurst[10].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's father was Charles Milner[11].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's mother was Mary Ierne Ready[12].
  • Among Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's spouses was Violet Milner, Viscountess Milner[13].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's professions included journalist[6].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner worked as a politician[8].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner held the position of Secretary of State for War[15].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies[16].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner held the position of ambassador[18].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner held the position of High Commissioner for Southern Africa[20].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner was educated at University of Tübingen[21].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner was educated at Balliol College[22].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's education included a stint at King's College School[23].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's education included a stint at King's College London[24].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].
  • Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner received the Order of the Garter[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner was born in Giessen[2]. He was born on March 23, 1854[3]. His father was Charles Milner[11]. His mother was Mary Ierne Ready[12].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[21], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; Balliol College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1263[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; King's College School[23], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1829[38]; and King's College London[24], a public research university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1829[41], headquartered in London[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Secretary of State for War[15], a position[43], in Kingdom of Great Britain[44]; Secretary of State for the Colonies[16], a position[45], in Kingdom of Great Britain[46], founded in 1768[47]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49]; ambassador[18], a diplomatic rank[50]; member of the House of Lords[19], a position[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1801[53]; and High Commissioner for Southern Africa[20], an office[54], founded in 1847[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1815[58]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], a grade of an order[59], in United Kingdom[60]; Order of the Garter[27], an order of chivalry[61], in Kingdom of England[62], founded in 1348[63]; and Livingstone Medal[64], a medallion[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1901[67].

Personal Life

Among Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's spouses was Violet Milner, Viscountess Milner[13]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[68].

Death and Burial

Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner died on May 13, 1925[5]. He passed away in Canterbury[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[69]. He is buried at The Parish Church of St Mary, Salehurst[10].

Why It Matters

Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (764 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Works attributed to him include Balfour Declaration[72], a public statement[73], written by Arthur Balfour[74].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner born?

Born in Giessen[2], Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner…

Where did Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner die?

Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner passed away in Canterbury[4].

Who were Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's parents?

Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's father was Charles Milner[11]. Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's mother was Mary Ierne Ready[12].

Who was Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner married to?

Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's spouses include Violet Milner, Viscountess Milner[13].

What did Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner do for work?

Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner worked as journalist[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8].

Where did Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner go to school?

Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner was educated at University of Tübingen[21], Balliol College[22], King's College School[23], and King's College London[24].

What awards did Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], Order of the Garter[27], and Livingstone Medal[64].

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  1. 17d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, diplomat, politician
    Position held Secretary of State for War, Secretary of State for the Colonies, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom +4
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    Occupation journalist, diplomat, politician
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    Educated at University of Tübingen, Balliol College, King's College School +1
    Place of burial The Parish Church of St Mary, Salehurst
    Participant in Q215112
    Place of death Canterbury
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