Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale

British noble, diplomat, collector, and writer (1837-1916)
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Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale

Summary

Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale is a human[1]. He was born in Mayfair[2]. He was born on February 24, 1837[3]. He died on August 17, 1916[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], diplomat[6], politician[7], children's writer[8], and collector of fairy tales[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (467 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's place of birth was Mayfair[2].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was born on February 24, 1837[3].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale died on August 17, 1916[4].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale is buried at Church of St Mary, Batsford[11].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's father was Henry Reveley Mitford[12].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's mother was Georgiana Ashburnham[13].
  • Among Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's spouses was Lady Clementina Ogilvy[14].
  • A child of Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale[15].
  • A child of Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 3rd Baron Redesdale[16].
  • A child of Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was John Freeman-Mitford, 4th Baron Redesdale[17].
  • A child of Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was Frances Freeman-Mitford[18].
  • A child of Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was Clement Freeman-Mitford[19].
  • A child of Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was Iris Freeman-Mitford[20].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • English was Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's native language[22].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's professions included botanist[5].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's professions included politician[7].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale worked as a collector of fairy tales[9].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale worked as a writer[23].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's field of work was botany[24].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's field of work was diplomacy[25].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's field of work was literature[26].
  • Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was born in Mayfair[2]. He was born on February 24, 1837[3]. His father was Henry Reveley Mitford[12]. His mother was Georgiana Ashburnham[13]. English was his native language[22].

Education

Educated at Eton College[28], a public school[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1440[31] and Christ Church[32], a college of the University of Oxford[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1546[35], headquartered in Oxford[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[5], diplomat[6], politician[7], children's writer[8], collector of fairy tales[9], and writer[23]. Fields of work include botany[24], an academic discipline[37]; diplomacy[25], an academic discipline[38]; and literature[26], a type of arts[39]. Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[40], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[41], and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[42].

Personal Life

Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was married to Lady Clementina Ogilvy[14]. Children include David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale[15], a military officer[43], 1878–1958[44], of United Kingdom[45]; Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 3rd Baron Redesdale[16], an aristocrat[46], 1880–1962[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[49]; John Freeman-Mitford, 4th Baron Redesdale[17], a military officer[50], 1885–1963[51], of United Kingdom[52]; Frances Freeman-Mitford[18], 1875–1951[53]; Clement Freeman-Mitford[19], 1876–1915[54], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[55], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[56]; and Iris Freeman-Mitford[20], 1879–1966[57]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[58].

Death and Burial

Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale died on August 17, 1916[4]. He is buried at Church of St Mary, Batsford[11].

Why It Matters

Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (467 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Works attributed to him include Tales of Old Japan[61], a literary work[62].

FAQs

Where was Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale born?

Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was born in Mayfair[2].

Who were Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's parents?

Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's father was Henry Reveley Mitford[12]. Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's mother was Georgiana Ashburnham[13].

Who was Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale married to?

Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale's spouses include Lady Clementina Ogilvy[14].

What did Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale do for work?

Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale worked as botanist[5], diplomat[6], politician[7], children's writer[8], and collector of fairy tales[9].

Where did Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale go to school?

Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale was educated at Eton College[28] and Christ Church[32].

What awards did Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[40], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[41], and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[42].

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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, diplomat, politician +4
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