Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford

Governor of New South Wales; Governor of Queensland; Viceroy of India (1868–1933)
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Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford

Summary

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on August 12, 1868[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on April 1, 1933[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6], politician[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was born in London[2].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford passed away in Oxford[4].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was born on August 12, 1868[3].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford died on April 1, 1933[5].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford's father was Frederic Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford[10].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford's mother was Adria Fanny Heath[11].
  • Among Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford's spouses was Frances Thesiger, Viscountess Chelmsford[12].
  • A child of Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was Joan Thesiger[13].
  • A child of Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was Frederic Thesiger[14].
  • A child of Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was Anne Thesiger[15].
  • A child of Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was Bridget Thesiger[16].
  • A child of Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was Margaret Thesiger[17].
  • A child of Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was Andrew Thesiger, 2nd Viscount Chelmsford[18].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford held citizenship in Australia[20].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford's professions included cricketer[6].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford worked as a politician[7].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford held the position of Governor of New South Wales[22].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford held the position of member of London County Council[23].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[24].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford held the position of Governor-General of India[25].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was educated at Magdalen College[26].
  • Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was educated at Winchester College[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was born in London[2]. He was born on August 12, 1868[3]. His father was Frederic Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford[10]. His mother was Adria Fanny Heath[11].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30] and Winchester College[27], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1382[33], headquartered in Winchester[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6], politician[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[21], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1801[37]; Governor of New South Wales[22], a position[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1788[40]; member of London County Council[23], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1889[43]; First Lord of the Admiralty[24], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1628[46]; and Governor-General of India[25], a historical position[47], in British Raj[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[49], a grade of an order[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[52]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[53]; Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[54]; and Order of Saint John[55].

Personal Life

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was married to Frances Thesiger, Viscountess Chelmsford[12]. Children include Joan Thesiger[13], 1895–1971[56]; Frederic Thesiger[14], 1896–1917[57]; Anne Thesiger[15], 1898–1973[58]; Bridget Thesiger[16], b. 1900[59]; Margaret Thesiger[17], b. 1911[60]; and Andrew Thesiger, 2nd Viscount Chelmsford[18], a politician[61], 1903–1970[62], of United Kingdom[63]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[64].

Death and Burial

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford died on April 1, 1933[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford born?

Born in London[2], Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford…

Where did Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford die?

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford died in Oxford[4].

Who were Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford's parents?

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford's father was Frederic Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford[10]. Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford's mother was Adria Fanny Heath[11].

Who was Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford married to?

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford's spouses include Frances Thesiger, Viscountess Chelmsford[12].

What did Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford do for work?

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford worked as cricketer[6], politician[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford go to school?

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was educated at Magdalen College[26] and Winchester College[27].

What awards did Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[49], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[52], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[53], and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[54].

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