Eric Geddes
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Eric Geddes
Summary
Eric Geddes is a human[1]. His place of birth was British Raj[2]. He was born on September 26, 1875[3]. He died in Hassocks[4]. He died on June 22, 1937[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Eric Geddes's place of birth was British Raj[2].
- Eric Geddes died in Hassocks[4].
- Eric Geddes was born on September 26, 1875[3].
- Eric Geddes died on June 22, 1937[5].
- Burial took place at English Channel[9].
- Eric Geddes's father was Auckland Campbell Geddes[10].
- Eric Geddes's mother was Christina Helen McLeod Anderson[11].
- Among Eric Geddes's spouses was Ada Gwendolen Stokes[12].
- A child of Eric Geddes was Acland Mackay Geddes[13].
- A child of Eric Geddes was Magnus Mackay Geddes[14].
- A child of Eric Geddes was Reay Geddes[15].
- Eric Geddes held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
- Eric Geddes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
- Eric Geddes's professions included politician[6].
- Eric Geddes's professions included businessperson[7].
- Eric Geddes held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
- Eric Geddes held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
- Eric Geddes held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
- Eric Geddes held the position of Secretary of State for Transport[21].
- Eric Geddes held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[22].
- Eric Geddes's education included a stint at Merchiston Castle School[23].
- Eric Geddes's education included a stint at Oxford Military College[24].
- Eric Geddes received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25].
- Eric Geddes received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26].
- Eric Geddes received the Knight Bachelor[27].
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Origins and Family
Eric Geddes's place of birth was British Raj[2]. He was born on September 26, 1875[3]. His father was Auckland Campbell Geddes[10]. His mother was Christina Helen McLeod Anderson[11].
Education
Educated at Merchiston Castle School[23], a school building[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1833[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Oxford Military College[24], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1876[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1918[39]; member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1910[42]; Secretary of State for Transport[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1919[45]; and First Lord of the Admiralty[22], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1628[48].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], a grade of an order[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1815[53]; and Knight Bachelor[27], a title of honor[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1300[56].
Personal Life
Eric Geddes was married to Ada Gwendolen Stokes[12]. Children include Acland Mackay Geddes[13], 1907–1974[57]; Magnus Mackay Geddes[14], 1908–1953[58]; and Reay Geddes[15], 1912–1998[59], of United Kingdom[60]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[61].
Death and Burial
Eric Geddes died on June 22, 1937[5]. He passed away in Hassocks[4]. Burial took place at English Channel[9].
Why It Matters
Eric Geddes has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
FAQs
Where was Eric Geddes born?
Eric Geddes was born in British Raj[2].
Where did Eric Geddes die?
Eric Geddes died in Hassocks[4].
Who were Eric Geddes's parents?
Eric Geddes's father was Auckland Campbell Geddes[10]. Eric Geddes's mother was Christina Helen McLeod Anderson[11].
Who was Eric Geddes married to?
Eric Geddes's spouses include Ada Gwendolen Stokes[12].
What did Eric Geddes do for work?
Eric Geddes worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].
Where did Eric Geddes go to school?
Eric Geddes was educated at Merchiston Castle School[23] and Oxford Military College[24].
What awards did Eric Geddes receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], and Knight Bachelor[27].