Eric Geddes

Summary

Eric Geddes is a human^[1]. His place of birth was British Raj^[2]. He was born on +1875-09-26T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Hassocks^[4]. He died on +1937-06-22T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and businessperson^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Eric Geddes's place of birth was British Raj^[2].
• Eric Geddes died in Hassocks^[4].
• Eric Geddes was born on +1875-09-26T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Eric Geddes died on +1937-06-22T00:00:00Z^[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 +1875-09-26T00:00:00Z^[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 +1937-06-22T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in Hassocks^[4]. Burial took place at English Channel^[9].

Why It Matters

Eric Geddes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[62] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[63]

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].