Antony Acland

British diplomat (1930–2021)
Person human Q4059659
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Antony Acland

Summary

Antony Acland is a human[1]. He was born on +1930-03-12T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +2021-09-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Antony Acland was born on +1930-03-12T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Antony Acland died on +2021-09-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Antony Acland's father was Peter Acland[7].
  • Antony Acland's mother was Bridget Susan Barnett[8].
  • Antony Acland was married to Clare Anne Verdon[9].
  • Antony Acland was married to Jennifer Joyce Dyke[10].
  • A child of Antony Acland was Simon Acland[11].
  • A child of Antony Acland was Nicholas Anthony Bevil Acland[12].
  • A child of Antony Acland was Katherine Mary Acland[13].
  • Antony Acland held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Antony Acland's professions included diplomat[4].
  • Antony Acland's professions included politician[5].
  • Antony Acland held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Luxembourg[15].
  • Antony Acland held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Spain[16].
  • Antony Acland held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United States[17].
  • Antony Acland held the position of Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[18].
  • Antony Acland held the position of Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[19].
  • Among Antony Acland's employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[20].
  • Antony Acland's education included a stint at Christ Church[21].
  • Antony Acland was educated at Eton College[22].
  • Antony Acland received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[23].
  • Antony Acland received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Antony Acland received the Knight of the Garter[25].
  • Antony Acland received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26].
  • Antony Acland's image is recorded as Antony Acland.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Antony Acland was born on +1930-03-12T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Peter Acland[7]. His mother was Bridget Susan Barnett[8].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[21], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[22], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4] and politician[5]. Among Antony Acland's employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[20]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Luxembourg[15], a position[35], in Luxembourg[36]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Spain[16], a position[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1927[39]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United States[17], a position[40], in United States[41], founded in 1922[42]; Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[18], a Principal Private Secretary[43], in United Kingdom[44]; and Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[19], a Permanent Secretary[45], in United Kingdom[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[23], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50]; Knight of the Garter[25], a grade of an order[51], in United Kingdom[52]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26], a grade of an order[53], in Spain[54].

Personal Life

Spouses include Clare Anne Verdon[9] and Jennifer Joyce Dyke[10]. Children include Simon Acland[11], a venture capitalist[55], b. 1958[56], of United Kingdom[57]; Nicholas Anthony Bevil Acland[12]; and Katherine Mary Acland[13].

Death and Burial

Antony Acland died on +2021-09-08T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

Antony Acland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Who were Antony Acland's parents?

Antony Acland's father was Peter Acland[7]. Antony Acland's mother was Bridget Susan Barnett[8].

Who was Antony Acland married to?

Antony Acland's spouses include Clare Anne Verdon[9] and Jennifer Joyce Dyke[10].

What did Antony Acland do for work?

Antony Acland worked as diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Where did Antony Acland go to school?

Antony Acland was educated at Christ Church[21] and Eton College[22].

What awards did Antony Acland receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], Knight of the Garter[25], and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . telegraph.co.uk. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  27. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  29. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  30. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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