Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso

British politician (1890-1970)
Person human Q4786520
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Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso

Summary

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chelsea[2]. He was born on October 22, 1890[3]. He died in Twickenham[4]. He died on June 15, 1970[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chelsea[2], Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso…
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso died in Twickenham[4].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso was born on October 22, 1890[3].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso died on June 15, 1970[5].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's father was Clarence Granville Sinclair[8].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's mother was Mabel Sands[9].
  • Among Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's spouses was Marigold Forbes[10].
  • A child of Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso was Elizabeth Sinclair[11].
  • A child of Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso was Robin Sinclair[12].
  • A child of Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso was Catherine Sinclair[13].
  • A child of Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso was Angus Sinclair[14].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's professions included politician[6].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso held the position of leader of the Liberal Party[17].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[18].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso held the position of Secretary of State for Air[19].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso held the position of Liberal Democrats Chief Whip[21].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso was educated at Eton College[23].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso received the Order of the Thistle[26].
  • Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso was born in Chelsea[2]. He was born on October 22, 1890[3]. His father was Clarence Granville Sinclair[8]. His mother was Mabel Sands[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College[23] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24].

Career and Affiliations

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include leader of the Liberal Party[17], a position[28]; Secretary of State for Scotland[18], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1705[31]; Secretary of State for Air[19], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1919[34]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Liberal Democrats Chief Whip[21], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1830[39]; and member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1935[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[25] and Order of the Thistle[26].

Personal Life

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso was married to Marigold Forbes[10]. Children include Elizabeth Sinclair[11], 1921–1994[43]; Robin Sinclair[12], a politician[44], 1922–1995[45], of United Kingdom[46]; Catherine Sinclair[13], 1919–2007[47]; and Angus Sinclair[14]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[48].

Death and Burial

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso died on June 15, 1970[5]. He passed away in Twickenham[4].

Why It Matters

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso born?

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's place of birth was Chelsea[2].

Where did Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso die?

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso passed away in Twickenham[4].

Who were Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's parents?

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's father was Clarence Granville Sinclair[8]. Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's mother was Mabel Sands[9].

Who was Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso married to?

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso's spouses include Marigold Forbes[10].

What did Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso do for work?

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso worked as politician[6].

Where did Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso go to school?

Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso was educated at Eton College[23] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24].

What awards did Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[25] and Order of the Thistle[26].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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