Derek Day
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Derek Day
Summary
Derek Day is a human[1]. His place of birth was London Borough of Barnet[2]. He was born on +1927-11-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Goudhurst[4]. He died on +2015-03-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a field hockey player[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Derek Day was born in London Borough of Barnet[2].
- Derek Day died in Goudhurst[4].
- Derek Day was born on +1927-11-29T00:00:00Z[3].
- Derek Day died on +2015-03-07T00:00:00Z[5].
- Burial took place at Kent[9].
- Derek Day held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
- Derek Day's professions included field hockey player[6].
- Derek Day worked as a diplomat[7].
- Derek Day held the position of High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Canada[11].
- Derek Day held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ethiopia[12].
- Among Derek Day's employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[13].
- Among Derek Day's employers was Foreign Office[14].
- Derek Day was educated at St Catharine's College[15].
- Derek Day's education included a stint at Hurstpierpoint College[16].
- Derek Day received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
- Derek Day received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
- Derek Day received the Knight Bachelor[19].
- Derek Day is recorded as male[20].
- Derek Day's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Derek Day's member of sports team is recorded as Southgate Hockey Club[22].
- Derek Day's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
- Derek Day's sport is recorded as field hockey[24].
- Derek Day's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02rrylw[25].
- Derek Day's family name is recorded as Day[26].
- Derek Day's given name is recorded as Derek[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in London Borough of Barnet[2], Derek Day… he was born on +1927-11-29T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Educated at St Catharine's College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1473[30] and Hurstpierpoint College[16], a boarding school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1849[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include field hockey player[6] and diplomat[7]. Employers include Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[13], a department of the United Kingdom Government[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1968[36], headquartered in Foreign Office building[37] and Foreign Office[14], a department of the United Kingdom Government[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1782[40]. Positions held include High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Canada[11], a position[41], in Canada[42] and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ethiopia[12], a position[43], in Ethiopia[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1300[51].
Death and Burial
Derek Day died on +2015-03-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Goudhurst[4]. Burial took place at Kent[9].
Why It Matters
Derek Day ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Derek Day born?
Born in London Borough of Barnet[2], Derek Day…
Where did Derek Day die?
Derek Day died in Goudhurst[4].
What did Derek Day do for work?
Derek Day worked as field hockey player[6] and diplomat[7].
Where did Derek Day go to school?
Derek Day was educated at St Catharine's College[15] and Hurstpierpoint College[16].
What awards did Derek Day receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], and Knight Bachelor[19].