Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford

British politician (1905-2001)
Person human Q2295962
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Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford

Summary

Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 5, 1905[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 3, 2001[5]. He worked as a politician[6], publisher[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's place of birth was London[2].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford passed away in London[4].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford was born on December 5, 1905[3].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford died on August 3, 2001[5].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's father was Thomas Pakenham, 5th Earl of Longford[10].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's mother was Lady Mary Julia Child-Villiers[11].
  • Among Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's spouses was Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[12].
  • A child of Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford was Antonia Fraser[13].
  • A child of Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford was Judith Kazantzis[14].
  • A child of Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford was Thomas Pakenham[15].
  • A child of Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford was Patrick Pakenham[16].
  • A child of Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford was Rachel Billington[17].
  • A child of Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford was Michael Pakenham[18].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's professions included politician[6].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's professions included publisher[7].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford worked as a writer[8].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[21].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[22].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies[23].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford held the position of member of the House of Lords[25].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[26].
  • Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's education included a stint at New College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford… he was born on December 5, 1905[3]. His father was Thomas Pakenham, 5th Earl of Longford[10]. His mother was Lady Mary Julia Child-Villiers[11].

Education

Educated at New College[27] and Eton College[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], publisher[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[21], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1361[31]; Leader of the House of Lords[22], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1721[34]; Secretary of State for the Colonies[23], a position[35], in Kingdom of Great Britain[36], founded in 1768[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[24], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; member of the House of Lords[25], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42]; and First Lord of the Admiralty[26], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1628[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[46] and Order of the Garter[47].

Personal Life

Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford was married to Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[12]. Children include Antonia Fraser[13], a historian[48], b. 1932[49], of United Kingdom[50], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[51]; Judith Kazantzis[14], a poet[52], 1940–2018[53], of United Kingdom[54], awarded the Cholmondeley Award[55]; Thomas Pakenham[15], a historian[56], b. 1933[57], of United Kingdom[58], awarded the Alan Paton Award[59]; Patrick Pakenham[16], 1937–2005[60], of United Kingdom[61]; Rachel Billington[17], a writer[62], b. 1942[63], of United Kingdom[64], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[65]; and Michael Pakenham[18], a diplomat[66], b. 1943[67], of United Kingdom[68], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[69]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[70].

Death and Burial

Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford died on August 3, 2001[5]. He died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford include Longford Prize[71], an award[72], in United Kingdom[73].

Why It Matters

Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

Entities named for him include Longford Prize[71], an award[72], in United Kingdom[73].

FAQs

Where was Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford born?

Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford was born in London[2].

Where did Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford die?

Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford died in London[4].

Who were Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's parents?

Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's father was Thomas Pakenham, 5th Earl of Longford[10]. Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's mother was Lady Mary Julia Child-Villiers[11].

Who was Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford married to?

Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford's spouses include Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[12].

What did Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford do for work?

Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford worked as politician[6], publisher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford go to school?

Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford was educated at New College[27] and Eton College[28].

What awards did Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[46] and Order of the Garter[47].

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