Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head

British soldier, Conservative politician and diplomat (1906-1983)
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Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head

Summary

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 19, 1906[3]. He died on March 29, 1983[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's place of birth was London[2].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was born on December 19, 1906[3].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head died on March 29, 1983[4].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's father was Geoffrey Head[9].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's mother was Ethel Daisy Flower[10].
  • Among Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's spouses was Lady Dorothea Ashley-Cooper[11].
  • A child of Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was Richard Head[12].
  • A child of Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was Teresa Mary Head[13].
  • A child of Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was Simon Andrew Head[14].
  • A child of Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was Josephine Head[15].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head worked as a politician[5].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was employed by Foreign Office[23].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was educated at Eton College[24].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[25].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27].

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Origins and Family

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was born in London[2]. He was born on December 19, 1906[3]. His father was Geoffrey Head[9]. His mother was Ethel Daisy Flower[10].

Education

Educated at Eton College[24], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[25], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], diplomat[6], and military personnel[7]. Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was employed by Foreign Office[23]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1959[38]; member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1955[41]; member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1951[44]; member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1950[47]; and member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1945[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27], and Military Cross[51].

Personal Life

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was married to Lady Dorothea Ashley-Cooper[11]. Children include Richard Head[12], a farmer[52], b. 1937[53], of United Kingdom[54]; Teresa Mary Head[13], b. 1938[55]; Simon Andrew Head[14], b. 1944[56], of United Kingdom[57]; and Josephine Head[15], 1948–1949[58]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[59].

Death and Burial

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head died on March 29, 1983[4].

Why It Matters

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head born?

Born in London[2], Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head…

Who were Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's parents?

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's father was Geoffrey Head[9]. Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's mother was Ethel Daisy Flower[10].

Who was Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head married to?

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's spouses include Lady Dorothea Ashley-Cooper[11].

What did Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head do for work?

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head worked as politician[5], diplomat[6], and military personnel[7].

Where did Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head go to school?

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was educated at Eton College[24] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[25].

What awards did Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27], and Military Cross[51].

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  2. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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  30. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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