Edward Stanton

British officer and diplomat (1827–1907)
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Edward Stanton

Summary

Edward Stanton is a human[1]. He was born in Painswick[2]. He was born on February 19, 1827[3]. He died on January 1, 1907[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Stanton's place of birth was Painswick[2].
  • Edward Stanton was born on February 19, 1827[3].
  • Edward Stanton died on January 1, 1907[4].
  • A child of Edward Stanton was Edward Alexander Stanton[8].
  • Edward Stanton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Edward Stanton's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Edward Stanton worked as an engineer[6].
  • Edward Stanton held the position of consul general[10].
  • Edward Stanton held the position of consul general[11].
  • Edward Stanton was employed by Foreign Office[12].
  • Edward Stanton's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[13].
  • Edward Stanton received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • Edward Stanton received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Edward Stanton was a member of Boundary Commissions[16].
  • Edward Stanton is recorded as male[17].
  • Edward Stanton's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Edward Stanton's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Edward Stanton's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • Edward Stanton's archives at is recorded as Royal Engineers Museum[21].
  • Edward Stanton's archives at is recorded as Liverpool Record Office[22].
  • Edward Stanton was part of the conflict Crimean War[23].
  • Edward Stanton's family name is recorded as Stanton[24].
  • Edward Stanton's given name is recorded as Edward[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Stanton was born in Painswick[2]. He was born on February 19, 1827[3].

Education

Edward Stanton was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and engineer[6]. Edward Stanton was employed by Foreign Office[12]. Positions held include consul general[10], a diplomatic rank[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1815[29] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Stanton was Edward Alexander Stanton[8].

Death and Burial

Edward Stanton died on January 1, 1907[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Stanton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Stanton born?

Born in Painswick[2], Edward Stanton…

What did Edward Stanton do for work?

Edward Stanton worked as diplomat[5] and engineer[6].

Where did Edward Stanton go to school?

Edward Stanton was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[13].

What awards did Edward Stanton receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . military.wikia.org. Retrieved . military.wikia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . military.wikia.org. Retrieved . military.wikia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . MAK. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, engineer
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  2. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Foreign Office
    Wikidata description British officer and diplomat (1827–1907)
    Date of death +1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
    National library of poland mms id 9810564555405606
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