Christopher Seton-Watson

British soldier and historian specializing in political science and Italian history
Person human Q20656464
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Christopher Seton-Watson

Summary

Christopher Seton-Watson is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on August 6, 1918[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 8, 2007[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and historian[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Christopher Seton-Watson…
  • Christopher Seton-Watson passed away in London[4].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson was born on August 6, 1918[3].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson died on September 8, 2007[5].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson's father was Robert William Seton-Watson[8].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson's professions included military officer[6].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson's professions included historian[7].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson's field of work was political science[11].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson's field of work was history of Italy[12].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson's education included a stint at New College[13].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson's education included a stint at Winchester College[14].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson received the Military Cross[15].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[16].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson received the Serena Medal[17].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson is recorded as male[18].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson's military branch is recorded as Royal Artillery[20].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[21].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson was part of the conflict Battle of France[22].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson was part of the conflict Battle of Greece[23].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson was part of the conflict North African campaign[24].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson was part of the conflict Battles of El Alamein[25].
  • Christopher Seton-Watson was part of the conflict Italian campaign[26].

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Origins and Family

Christopher Seton-Watson's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on August 6, 1918[3]. His father was Robert William Seton-Watson[8].

Education

Educated at New College[13], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1379[29] and Winchester College[14], an independent school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1382[32], headquartered in Winchester[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and historian[7]. Fields of work include political science[11], an academic major[34] and history of Italy[12], a history of a country or state[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[15], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1914[38]; Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[16], a grade of an order[39], in Italy[40]; and Serena Medal[17], an award[41], founded in 1920[42].

Death and Burial

Christopher Seton-Watson died on September 8, 2007[5]. He died in London[4].

FAQs

Where was Christopher Seton-Watson born?

Christopher Seton-Watson was born in London[2].

Where did Christopher Seton-Watson die?

Christopher Seton-Watson died in London[4].

Who were Christopher Seton-Watson's parents?

Christopher Seton-Watson's father was Robert William Seton-Watson[8].

What did Christopher Seton-Watson do for work?

Christopher Seton-Watson worked as military officer[6] and historian[7].

Where did Christopher Seton-Watson go to school?

Christopher Seton-Watson was educated at New College[13] and Winchester College[14].

What awards did Christopher Seton-Watson receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[15], Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[16], and Serena Medal[17].

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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, historian
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  2. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Participated in conflict Battle of France, Battle of Greece, North African campaign +2
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id 119930144
    Occupation military officer, historian
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