David Waddington, Baron Waddington

British politician (1929-2017)
Person human Q334565
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David Waddington, Baron Waddington

Summary

David Waddington, Baron Waddington is a human[1]. Born in Burnley[2], he… he was born on August 2, 1929[3]. He passed away in South Cheriton[4]. He died on February 23, 2017[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,817 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Burnley[2], David Waddington, Baron Waddington…
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington died in South Cheriton[4].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington was born on August 2, 1929[3].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington died on February 23, 2017[5].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington's father was Charles Waddington[8].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington's mother was Minnie Pickles[9].
  • Among David Waddington, Baron Waddington's spouses was Gillian Rosemary Green[10].
  • A child of David Waddington, Baron Waddington was James Waddington[11].
  • A child of David Waddington, Baron Waddington was Matthew David Waddington[12].
  • A child of David Waddington, Baron Waddington was Alastair Paul Waddington[13].
  • A child of David Waddington, Baron Waddington was Jennifer Rosemary Waddington[14].
  • A child of David Waddington, Baron Waddington was Victoria Jane Waddington[15].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington worked as a politician[6].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington held the position of Governor of Bermuda[17].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[18].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington held the position of Home Secretary[19].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington held the position of Conservative Chief Whip[20].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington's education included a stint at Hertford College[23].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington's education included a stint at Sedbergh School[24].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington was a member of Gray's Inn[26].
  • David Waddington, Baron Waddington is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Burnley[2], David Waddington, Baron Waddington… he was born on August 2, 1929[3]. His father was Charles Waddington[8]. His mother was Minnie Pickles[9].

Education

Educated at Hertford College[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1874[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Sedbergh School[24], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1909[34].

Career and Affiliations

David Waddington, Baron Waddington's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of Bermuda[17], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1612[37]; Leader of the House of Lords[18], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1721[40]; Home Secretary[19], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1782[43]; Conservative Chief Whip[20], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1802[46]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and member of the House of Lords[22], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1801[51].

Recognition

David Waddington, Baron Waddington received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25].

Personal Life

Among David Waddington, Baron Waddington's spouses was Gillian Rosemary Green[10]. Children include James Waddington[11], a barrister[52], b. 1960[53], of United Kingdom[54]; Matthew David Waddington[12]; Alastair Paul Waddington[13]; Jennifer Rosemary Waddington[14]; and Victoria Jane Waddington[15]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[55].

Death and Burial

David Waddington, Baron Waddington died on February 23, 2017[5]. He died in South Cheriton[4].

Why It Matters

David Waddington, Baron Waddington ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,817 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was David Waddington, Baron Waddington born?

David Waddington, Baron Waddington was born in Burnley[2].

Where did David Waddington, Baron Waddington die?

David Waddington, Baron Waddington passed away in South Cheriton[4].

Who were David Waddington, Baron Waddington's parents?

David Waddington, Baron Waddington's father was Charles Waddington[8]. David Waddington, Baron Waddington's mother was Minnie Pickles[9].

Who was David Waddington, Baron Waddington married to?

David Waddington, Baron Waddington's spouses include Gillian Rosemary Green[10].

What did David Waddington, Baron Waddington do for work?

David Waddington, Baron Waddington worked as politician[6].

Where did David Waddington, Baron Waddington go to school?

David Waddington, Baron Waddington was educated at Hertford College[23] and Sedbergh School[24].

What awards did David Waddington, Baron Waddington receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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