Beilby Alston

British diplomat
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Beilby Alston

Summary

Beilby Alston is a human[1]. He was born on October 8, 1868[2]. He died in London[3]. He died on June 28, 1929[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5].

Key Facts

  • Beilby Alston died in London[3].
  • Beilby Alston was born on October 8, 1868[2].
  • Beilby Alston died on June 28, 1929[4].
  • Beilby Alston's father was Sir Francis Beilby Alston[6].
  • Beilby Alston's mother was Emily Taylor[7].
  • Beilby Alston held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Beilby Alston held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Beilby Alston's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Beilby Alston held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[10].
  • Beilby Alston held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Argentina[11].
  • Beilby Alston held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to China[12].
  • Beilby Alston held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Brazil[13].
  • Beilby Alston was employed by Foreign Office[14].
  • Beilby Alston received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Beilby Alston received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Beilby Alston received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Beilby Alston is recorded as male[18].
  • Beilby Alston's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Beilby Alston's family name is recorded as Alston[20].
  • Beilby Alston's given name is recorded as Beilby[21].
  • Beilby Alston's given name is recorded as Francis[22].
  • Beilby Alston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Beilby Alston's birth name is recorded as Beilby Francis Alston[24].

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Origins and Family

Beilby Alston was born on October 8, 1868[2]. His father was Sir Francis Beilby Alston[6]. His mother was Emily Taylor[7].

Career and Affiliations

Beilby Alston's professions included diplomat[5]. Among his employers was Foreign Office[14]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[10], a position[25], in United Kingdom[26]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Argentina[11], a position[27], in Argentina[28]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to China[12], a position[29], in People's Republic of China[30], founded in 1840[31]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Brazil[13], a position[32], in Brazil[33], founded in 1826[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Death and Burial

Beilby Alston died on June 28, 1929[4]. He died in London[3].

FAQs

Where did Beilby Alston die?

Beilby Alston died in London[3].

Who were Beilby Alston's parents?

Beilby Alston's father was Sir Francis Beilby Alston[6]. Beilby Alston's mother was Emily Taylor[7].

What did Beilby Alston do for work?

Beilby Alston worked as diplomat[5].

What awards did Beilby Alston receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[15], Companion of the Order of the Bath[16], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Birth name Beilby Francis Alston
    Date of birth +1868-10-08T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Position held Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, ambassador of the United Kingdom to Argentina, ambassador of the United Kingdom to China +1
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