David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles
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Summary
David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles was born on September 18, 1904[1], in London[2]. He died on February 24, 1999[3], in Branchburg[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and art collector[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Harley Street[8]
- Father: William McAdam Eccles[9]
- Mother: Anna Coralie Anstie[10]
- Spouse: Sybil Dawson[11], Mary Eccles, Viscountess Eccles[12]
- Child: John Eccles, 2nd Viscount Eccles[13], Simon Eccles[14], Selina Eccles[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17]
- Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[25], member of the House of Lords[26], Secretary of State for Education[27], president[28]
- Educated at: New College[29], Winchester College[30]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[31], Officer of the Order of Saint John[32], Order of the Companions of Honour[33]
- Member of: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Noble title: Viscount Eccles[36], Baron Eccles[37]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[38]
- Family name: Eccles[39]
- Given name: David[40]
- Work location: London[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Name in native language: David McAdam Eccles, 1. Viscount Eccles[43]
- Candidacy in election: 1951 United Kingdom general election[44], 1959 United Kingdom general election[45], 1955 United Kingdom general election[46], 1950 United Kingdom general election[47], 1945 United Kingdom general election[48], 1943 Chippenham by-election[49]
Why It Matters
David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles born?
David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles's place of birth was London[2].
Where did David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles die?
David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles died in Branchburg[4].
Who were David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles's parents?
David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles's father was William McAdam Eccles[9]. David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles's mother was Anna Coralie Anstie[10].
Who was David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles married to?
David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles's spouses include Sybil Dawson[11] and Mary Eccles, Viscountess Eccles[12].
What did David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles do for work?
David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles worked as a politician[5] and art collector[6].
Where did David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles go to school?
David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles was educated at New College[29] and Winchester College[30].
What awards did David Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[31], Officer of the Order of Saint John[32], and Order of the Companions of Honour[33].