Edward Youde

British administrator, diplomat and sinologist (1924–1986)
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Edward Youde

Summary

Edward Youde is a human[1]. His place of birth was Penarth[2]. He was born on June 19, 1924[3]. He died in Beijing[4]. He died on December 5, 1986[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], colonial administrator[7], and sinologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (567 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Youde's place of birth was Penarth[2].
  • Edward Youde passed away in Beijing[4].
  • Edward Youde was born on June 19, 1924[3].
  • Edward Youde died on December 5, 1986[5].
  • Edward Youde died on December 4, 1986[10].
  • Burial took place at Canterbury Cathedral[11].
  • Edward Youde was married to Lady Youde[12].
  • Edward Youde held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Edward Youde worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Edward Youde worked as a colonial administrator[7].
  • Edward Youde's professions included sinologist[8].
  • Edward Youde held the position of President of the Legislative Council[14].
  • Edward Youde held the position of Governor of Hong Kong[15].
  • Edward Youde held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to China[16].
  • Edward Youde held the position of Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister[17].
  • Edward Youde was employed by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[18].
  • Edward Youde's education included a stint at SOAS, University of London[19].
  • Edward Youde received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Edward Youde received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21].
  • Edward Youde received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • Edward Youde received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Edward Youde received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Edward Youde is recorded as male[25].
  • Edward Youde's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edward Youde's Commons category is recorded as Edward Youde, Sir[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Youde was born in Penarth[2]. He was born on June 19, 1924[3].

Education

Edward Youde was educated at SOAS, University of London[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], colonial administrator[7], and sinologist[8]. Edward Youde was employed by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[18]. Positions held include President of the Legislative Council[14]; Governor of Hong Kong[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1843[30]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to China[16], a position[31], in People's Republic of China[32], founded in 1840[33]; and Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister[17], a private secretary[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[20], an award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Personal Life

Among Edward Youde's spouses was Lady Youde[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 5, 1986[5] and December 4, 1986[10]. Edward Youde died in Beijing[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[46]. He is buried at Canterbury Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Edward Youde ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (567 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Edward Youde born?

Edward Youde was born in Penarth[2].

Where did Edward Youde die?

Edward Youde died in Beijing[4].

Who was Edward Youde married to?

Edward Youde's spouses include Lady Youde[12].

What did Edward Youde do for work?

Edward Youde worked as diplomat[6], colonial administrator[7], and sinologist[8].

Where did Edward Youde go to school?

Edward Youde was educated at SOAS, University of London[19].

What awards did Edward Youde receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Who's Who in Hong Kong, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . Who's Who in Hong Kong, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Who's Who in Hong Kong, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . Who's Who in Hong Kong, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . Who's Who in Hong Kong, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Who's Who in Hong Kong, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . 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
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Penarth
    Educated at → SOAS, University of London
    Family name → Youde
    Manner of death → natural causes
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