George Clerk

British diplomat; (1874-1951)
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Summary

George Clerk is a human[1]. He was born on November 29, 1874[2]. He died on June 18, 1951[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • George Clerk was born on November 29, 1874[2].
  • George Clerk died on June 18, 1951[3].
  • George Clerk's father was Godfrey Clerk[6].
  • George Clerk's mother was Alice Mary Frere[7].
  • Among George Clerk's spouses was Janet Clerk[8].
  • George Clerk held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • George Clerk's professions included diplomat[4].
  • George Clerk's field of work was diplomacy[10].
  • George Clerk held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Belgium[11].
  • George Clerk held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[12].
  • George Clerk held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Turkey[13].
  • George Clerk held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Czechoslovakia[14].
  • George Clerk held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[15].
  • George Clerk was employed by Foreign Office[16].
  • George Clerk was educated at Eton College[17].
  • George Clerk's education included a stint at New College[18].
  • George Clerk received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • George Clerk received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • George Clerk is recorded as male[21].
  • George Clerk's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • George Clerk's Commons category is recorded as George Russell Clerk (diplomat)[23].
  • George Clerk's family name is recorded as Clerk[24].
  • George Clerk's given name is recorded as George[25].
  • George Clerk's depicted by is recorded as Sir George Russell Clerk (1874–1951), Diplomat[26].
  • George Clerk's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Clerk was born on November 29, 1874[2]. His father was Godfrey Clerk[6]. His mother was Alice Mary Frere[7].

Education

Educated at Eton College[17], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and New College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1379[33].

Career and Affiliations

George Clerk worked as a diplomat[4]. His field of work was diplomacy[10]. Among his employers was Foreign Office[16]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Belgium[11], a position[34], in Belgium[35]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[12], a position[36], in France[37]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Turkey[13], a position[38], in Turkey[39], founded in 1922[40]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Czechoslovakia[14]; and President of the Royal Geographical Society[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1815[43] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Personal Life

Among George Clerk's spouses was Janet Clerk[8].

Death and Burial

George Clerk died on June 18, 1951[3].

Why It Matters

George Clerk is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

FAQs

Who were George Clerk's parents?

George Clerk's father was Godfrey Clerk[6]. George Clerk's mother was Alice Mary Frere[7].

Who was George Clerk married to?

George Clerk's spouses include Janet Clerk[8].

What did George Clerk do for work?

George Clerk worked as diplomat[4].

Where did George Clerk go to school?

George Clerk was educated at Eton College[17] and New College[18].

What awards did George Clerk receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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