Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth

Scottish diplomat, Secretary General of the League of Nations (1876-1951)
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Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth

Summary

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fulford[2]. He was born on August 17, 1876[3]. He passed away in West Sussex[4]. He died on December 15, 1951[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and aristocrat[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was born in Fulford[2].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth died in West Sussex[4].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was born on August 17, 1876[3].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth died on December 15, 1951[5].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's father was James Drummond, 8th Viscount Strathallan[10].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's mother was Margaret Smythe[11].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was married to Angela Constable-Maxwell[12].
  • A child of Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was John Drummond, 8th Earl of Perth[13].
  • A child of Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was Lady Margaret Drummond[14].
  • A child of Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was Lady Angela Drummond[15].
  • A child of Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was Lady Gillian Drummond[16].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's professions included politician[6].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[19].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth held the position of Secretary-General of the League of Nations[20].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth held the position of Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[21].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Among Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's employers was Foreign Office[23].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was educated at Eton College[24].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].
  • Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth received the Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fulford[2], Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth… he was born on August 17, 1876[3]. His father was James Drummond, 8th Viscount Strathallan[10]. His mother was Margaret Smythe[11].

Education

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was educated at Eton College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and aristocrat[8]. Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was employed by Foreign Office[23]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[19], a position[28], in Italy[29]; Secretary-General of the League of Nations[20], a position[30]; Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[21], a Principal Private Secretary[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and member of the House of Lords[22], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1801[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class[27], a class of award[41], in Estonia[42].

Personal Life

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was married to Angela Constable-Maxwell[12]. Children include John Drummond, 8th Earl of Perth[13], a politician[43], 1907–2002[44], of United Kingdom[45]; Lady Margaret Drummond[14], b. 1905[46]; Lady Angela Drummond[15], b. 1912[47]; and Lady Gillian Drummond[16]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[48].

Death and Burial

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth died on December 15, 1951[5]. He died in West Sussex[4].

Why It Matters

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth born?

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's place of birth was Fulford[2].

Where did Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth die?

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth died in West Sussex[4].

Who were Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's parents?

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's father was James Drummond, 8th Viscount Strathallan[10]. Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's mother was Margaret Smythe[11].

Who was Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth married to?

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth's spouses include Angela Constable-Maxwell[12].

What did Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth do for work?

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and aristocrat[8].

Where did Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth go to school?

Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth was educated at Eton College[24].

What awards did Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], and Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class[27].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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