Edward Tomkins

British diplomat (1915-2007)
Person human Q5345632
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Edward Tomkins

Summary

Edward Tomkins is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jabalpur[2]. He was born on November 16, 1915[3]. He died in Sibbertoft[4]. He died on September 20, 2007[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Tomkins's place of birth was Jabalpur[2].
  • Edward Tomkins passed away in Sibbertoft[4].
  • Edward Tomkins was born on November 16, 1915[3].
  • Edward Tomkins died on September 20, 2007[5].
  • Edward Tomkins's father was Ernest Tomkins[8].
  • Among Edward Tomkins's spouses was Gillian Benson[9].
  • Edward Tomkins held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Edward Tomkins worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Edward Tomkins held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[11].
  • Edward Tomkins held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands[12].
  • Edward Tomkins was employed by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[13].
  • Edward Tomkins was educated at Trinity College[14].
  • Edward Tomkins was educated at Ampleforth College[15].
  • Edward Tomkins received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[16].
  • Edward Tomkins received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Edward Tomkins is recorded as male[18].
  • Edward Tomkins's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edward Tomkins was affiliated with the Conservative Party[20].
  • Edward Tomkins's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Edward Tomkins's Commons category is recorded as Edward Tomkins[22].
  • Edward Tomkins was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Edward Tomkins's family name is recorded as Tomkins[24].
  • Edward Tomkins's given name is recorded as Edward[25].
  • Edward Tomkins's given name is recorded as Emile[26].
  • Edward Tomkins's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Tomkins was born in Jabalpur[2]. He was born on November 16, 1915[3]. His father was Ernest Tomkins[8].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Ampleforth College[15], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1803[34].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Tomkins's professions included diplomat[6]. Among his employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[13]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[11], a position[35], in France[36] and ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands[12], a position[37], in Netherlands[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[16], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Personal Life

Edward Tomkins was married to Gillian Benson[9]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[20].

Death and Burial

Edward Tomkins died on September 20, 2007[5]. He died in Sibbertoft[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Tomkins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Edward Tomkins born?

Born in Jabalpur[2], Edward Tomkins…

Where did Edward Tomkins die?

Edward Tomkins died in Sibbertoft[4].

Who were Edward Tomkins's parents?

Edward Tomkins's father was Ernest Tomkins[8].

Who was Edward Tomkins married to?

Edward Tomkins's spouses include Gillian Benson[9].

What did Edward Tomkins do for work?

Edward Tomkins worked as diplomat[6].

Where did Edward Tomkins go to school?

Edward Tomkins was educated at Trinity College[14] and Ampleforth College[15].

What awards did Edward Tomkins receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[16] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edward, Emile
    Spouse Gillian Benson
    Family name Tomkins
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