Andrew Caldecott
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Summary
Born in Kent[1], he… he was born on October 26, 1884[2]. He died on July 14, 1951[3]. He worked as a writer[4], colonial administrator[5], composer[6], and governor[7].
Key Facts
- Father: Andrew Caldecott[8]
- Mother: Isobel Mary Johnson[9]
- Spouse: Olive Mary Innes[10], Evelyn Mary Palmer[11]
- Child: Joan Caldecott[12], John Andrew Caldecott[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Position held: Governor of Hong Kong[16], Governor of British Ceylon[17]
- Educated at: Exeter College[18], Uppingham School[19]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[24]
Product Details
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Type: Person[25]
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Country: GB[26]
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Began / founded: 1884-10-26[27]
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Ended / dissolved: 1951-07-14[28]
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MusicBrainz ID: df0667d2-74e5-4b1f-81d1-d7ae22deb8e2[29]
Body
Education
Educated at Exeter College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1314[32], headquartered in Oxford[33] and Uppingham School[19], a school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1584[36].
Career and Affiliations
Positions held include Governor of Hong Kong[16], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1843[39] and Governor of British Ceylon[17], a position[40], in British Empire[41], founded in 1795[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48].
Personal Life
Children include Joan Caldecott[12] and John Andrew Caldecott[13], 1924–1990[49].
FAQs
Where was Andrew Caldecott born?
Andrew Caldecott was born in Kent[1].
Who were Andrew Caldecott's parents?
Andrew Caldecott's father was Andrew Caldecott[8]. Andrew Caldecott's mother was Isobel Mary Johnson[9].
Who was Andrew Caldecott married to?
Andrew Caldecott's spouses include Olive Mary Innes[10] and Evelyn Mary Palmer[11].
What did Andrew Caldecott do for work?
Andrew Caldecott worked as writer[4], colonial administrator[5], composer[6], and governor[7].
Where did Andrew Caldecott go to school?
Andrew Caldecott was educated at Exeter College[18] and Uppingham School[19].
What awards did Andrew Caldecott receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].