Duncan Sandys

Summary

Duncan Sandys is a human^[1]. He was born in London^[2]. He was born on +1908-01-24T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on +1987-11-26T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in London^[2], Duncan Sandys…
• Duncan Sandys died in London^[4].
• Duncan Sandys was born on +1908-01-24T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Duncan Sandys died on +1987-11-26T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Duncan Sandys's father was George John Sandys^[8].
• Duncan Sandys's mother was Mildred Helen Cameron^[9].
• Among Duncan Sandys's spouses was Diana Churchill^[10].
• Duncan Sandys was married to Marie-Claire Schmitt^[11].
• A child of Duncan Sandys was Laura Sandys^[12].
• A child of Duncan Sandys was Julian George Winston Sandys^[13].
• A child of Duncan Sandys was Edwina Sandys^[14].
• A child of Duncan Sandys was Celia Mary Sandys^[15].
• Duncan Sandys held citizenship in United Kingdom^[16].
• Duncan Sandys worked as a politician^[6].
• Duncan Sandys held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies^[17].
• Duncan Sandys held the position of Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations^[18].
• Duncan Sandys held the position of Secretary of State for Defence^[19].
• Duncan Sandys held the position of Minister of Supply^[20].
• Duncan Sandys held the position of member of the House of Lords^[21].
• Duncan Sandys held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[22].
• Duncan Sandys's education included a stint at Eton College^[23].
• Duncan Sandys was educated at Magdalen College^[24].
• Duncan Sandys's education included a stint at West Downs School^[25].
• Duncan Sandys received the German Award for Monument Protection^[26].
• Duncan Sandys was a member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe^[27].

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Origins and Family

Duncan Sandys's place of birth was London^[2]. He was born on +1908-01-24T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was George John Sandys^[8]. His mother was Mildred Helen Cameron^[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College^[23], Magdalen College^[24], and West Downs School^[25].

Career and Affiliations

Duncan Sandys worked as a politician^[6]. Positions held include Secretary of State for the Colonies^[17], a position^[28], in Kingdom of Great Britain^[29], founded in 1768^[30]; Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations^[18], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1947^[33]; Secretary of State for Defence^[19], a position^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1964^[36]; Minister of Supply^[20], a position^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1939^[39]; member of the House of Lords^[21], a position^[40], in United Kingdom^[41], founded in 1801^[42]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[22], a position^[43], in United Kingdom^[44].

Recognition

Duncan Sandys received the German Award for Monument Protection^[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Diana Churchill^[10], a sailor^[45], 1909–1963^[46], of United Kingdom^[47] and Marie-Claire Schmitt^[11], 1929–1969^[48]. Children include Laura Sandys^[12], Julian George Winston Sandys^[13], Edwina Sandys^[14], and Celia Mary Sandys^[15]. Duncan Sandys was affiliated with the Conservative Party^[49].

Death and Burial

Duncan Sandys died on +1987-11-26T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in London^[4].

Why It Matters

Duncan Sandys ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[50] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[51]

FAQs

Where was Duncan Sandys born?

Duncan Sandys was born in London^[2].

Where did Duncan Sandys die?

Duncan Sandys passed away in London^[4].

Who were Duncan Sandys's parents?

Duncan Sandys's father was George John Sandys^[8]. Duncan Sandys's mother was Mildred Helen Cameron^[9].

Who was Duncan Sandys married to?

Duncan Sandys's spouses include Diana Churchill^[10] and Marie-Claire Schmitt^[11].

What did Duncan Sandys do for work?

Duncan Sandys worked as politician^[6].

Where did Duncan Sandys go to school?

Duncan Sandys was educated at Eton College^[23], Magdalen College^[24], and West Downs School^[25].

What awards did Duncan Sandys receive?

Honors received include German Award for Monument Protection^[26].