George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk

Scottish nobleman and Conservative politician (1906-1994)
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George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk

Summary

George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk is a human[1]. He was born in Wimborne Minster[2]. He was born on January 4, 1906[3]. He died on November 24, 1994[4]. He worked as a cricketer[5], politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's place of birth was Wimborne Minster[2].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk was born on January 4, 1906[3].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk died on November 24, 1994[4].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's father was Alfred Douglas-Hamilton, 13th Duke of Hamilton[10].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's mother was Nina Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton[11].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk was married to Audrey Sale-Barker[12].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's professions included cricketer[5].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk worked as a politician[6].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk worked as a diplomat[7].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk worked as a lawyer[8].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[15].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk held the position of High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Singapore[18].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk held the position of Commissioner-General for South-East Asia[19].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty[20].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk was employed by Foreign Office[21].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's education included a stint at Balliol College[22].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[23].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk was educated at University of Paris[24].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's education included a stint at Eton College[25].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk was educated at University of Bonn[26].
  • George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk was educated at University of Vienna[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wimborne Minster[2], George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk… he was born on January 4, 1906[3]. His father was Alfred Douglas-Hamilton, 13th Duke of Hamilton[10]. His mother was Nina Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton[11].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; University of Edinburgh[23], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1583[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35]; University of Paris[24], a former entity[36], in France[37], founded in 1150[38], headquartered in Paris[39]; Eton College[25], a public school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1440[42]; University of Bonn[26], a public research university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1818[45], headquartered in Bonn[46]; and University of Vienna[27], a university[47], in Austria[48], founded in 1365[49], headquartered in Vienna[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[5], politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. Among George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's employers was Foreign Office[21]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[15], a position[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1361[53]; member of the House of Lords[16], a position[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1801[56]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[57], in United Kingdom[58]; High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Singapore[18], a position[59], in Singapore[60]; Commissioner-General for South-East Asia[19]; and First Lord of the Admiralty[20], a position[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1628[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[64], a grade of an order[65], in United Kingdom[66]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[67], a grade of an order[68], in United Kingdom[69]; Air Force Cross[70]; and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[71].

Personal Life

George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk was married to Audrey Sale-Barker[12]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[72]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[73].

Death and Burial

George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk died on November 24, 1994[4].

Why It Matters

George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk born?

George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's place of birth was Wimborne Minster[2].

Who were George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's parents?

George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's father was Alfred Douglas-Hamilton, 13th Duke of Hamilton[10]. George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's mother was Nina Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton[11].

Who was George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk married to?

George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk's spouses include Audrey Sale-Barker[12].

What did George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk do for work?

George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk worked as cricketer[5], politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk go to school?

George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk was educated at Balliol College[22], University of Edinburgh[23], University of Paris[24], and Eton College[25].

What awards did George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[64], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[67], Air Force Cross[70], and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[71].

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