Claude Maxwell MacDonald

British diplomat (1852-1915)
Person human Q1096957
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Claude Maxwell MacDonald

Summary

Claude Maxwell MacDonald is a human[1]. He was born in Gwalior[2]. He was born on +1852-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1915-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gwalior[2], Claude Maxwell MacDonald…
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald died in London[4].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald was born on +1852-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald was born on +1852-07-12T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald died on +1915-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald died on +1915-09-10T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[11].
  • Among Claude Maxwell MacDonald's spouses was Ethel Armstrong MacDonald[12].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald's professions included politician[7].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald held the position of Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Chinese Empire[14].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Japan[15].
  • Among Claude Maxwell MacDonald's employers was Foreign Office[16].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald's education included a stint at Uppingham School[18].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald's image is recorded as SirClaudeMacdonald.jpg[22].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald is recorded as male[23].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081527322[25].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 72196029[26].
  • Claude Maxwell MacDonald's GND ID is recorded as 119062259[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gwalior[2], Claude Maxwell MacDonald… Recorded date of birth include +1852-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1852-07-12T00:00:00Z[9].

Education

Educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1802[30] and Uppingham School[18], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1584[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Among Claude Maxwell MacDonald's employers was Foreign Office[16]. Positions held include Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Chinese Empire[14] and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Japan[15], a position[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1859[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Personal Life

Among Claude Maxwell MacDonald's spouses was Ethel Armstrong MacDonald[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1915-01-01T00:00:00Z[5] and +1915-09-10T00:00:00Z[10]. Claude Maxwell MacDonald passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Claude Maxwell MacDonald ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Claude Maxwell MacDonald born?

Claude Maxwell MacDonald's place of birth was Gwalior[2].

Where did Claude Maxwell MacDonald die?

Claude Maxwell MacDonald died in London[4].

Who was Claude Maxwell MacDonald married to?

Claude Maxwell MacDonald's spouses include Ethel Armstrong MacDonald[12].

What did Claude Maxwell MacDonald do for work?

Claude Maxwell MacDonald worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Claude Maxwell MacDonald go to school?

Claude Maxwell MacDonald was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17] and Uppingham School[18].

What awards did Claude Maxwell MacDonald receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Colonies and India. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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