Christopher Soames

British politician (1920–1987)
Person human Q336050
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Christopher Soames

Summary

Christopher Soames is a human[1]. His place of birth was Penn[2]. He was born on +1920-10-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Odiham[4]. He died on +1987-09-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (279 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Penn[2], Christopher Soames…
  • Christopher Soames died in Odiham[4].
  • Christopher Soames was born on +1920-10-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Christopher Soames died on +1987-09-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Christopher Soames is buried at St Martin's Church, Bladon[9].
  • Christopher Soames's father was Arthur Granville Soames[10].
  • Christopher Soames's mother was Hope Mary Woodbine Parish[11].
  • Christopher Soames was married to Mary Soames[12].
  • A child of Christopher Soames was Nicholas Soames[13].
  • A child of Christopher Soames was Emma Soames[14].
  • A child of Christopher Soames was Rupert Soames[15].
  • A child of Christopher Soames was Charlotte Soames[16].
  • A child of Christopher Soames was Jeremy Bernard Soames[17].
  • Christopher Soames held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Christopher Soames held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • British English was Christopher Soames's native language[20].
  • Christopher Soames's professions included politician[6].
  • Christopher Soames's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Christopher Soames held the position of Governor of Southern Rhodesia[21].
  • Christopher Soames held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[22].
  • Christopher Soames held the position of Lord President of the Council[23].
  • Christopher Soames held the position of European Commissioner for External Relations[24].
  • Christopher Soames held the position of European Commissioner for Trade[25].
  • Christopher Soames held the position of Shadow Foreign Secretary[26].
  • Among Christopher Soames's employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Penn[2], Christopher Soames… he was born on +1920-10-12T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Arthur Granville Soames[10]. His mother was Hope Mary Woodbine Parish[11]. British English was his native language[20].

Education

Christopher Soames was educated at West Downs School[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Among Christopher Soames's employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[27]. Positions held include Governor of Southern Rhodesia[21], a position[29], founded in 1923[30]; Leader of the House of Lords[22], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1721[33]; Lord President of the Council[23], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1530[36]; European Commissioner for External Relations[24], a position[37]; European Commissioner for Trade[25], a position[38], founded in 1958[39]; and Shadow Foreign Secretary[26], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1955[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[43], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[44], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[45], and Companion of Honour[46].

Personal Life

Christopher Soames was married to Mary Soames[12]. Children include Nicholas Soames[13], Emma Soames[14], Rupert Soames[15], Charlotte Soames[16], and Jeremy Bernard Soames[17]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[47].

Death and Burial

Christopher Soames died on +1987-09-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Odiham[4]. The cause of death was pancreatitis[48]. He is buried at St Martin's Church, Bladon[9].

Why It Matters

Christopher Soames ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (279 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Christopher Soames born?

Born in Penn[2], Christopher Soames…

Where did Christopher Soames die?

Christopher Soames died in Odiham[4].

Who were Christopher Soames's parents?

Christopher Soames's father was Arthur Granville Soames[10]. Christopher Soames's mother was Hope Mary Woodbine Parish[11].

Who was Christopher Soames married to?

Christopher Soames's spouses include Mary Soames[12].

What did Christopher Soames do for work?

Christopher Soames worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Christopher Soames go to school?

Christopher Soames was educated at West Downs School[28].

What awards did Christopher Soames receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[43], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[44], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[45], and Companion of Honour[46].

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  18. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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  31. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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