George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen

British politician (1784-1860)
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George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen

Summary

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1784[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 14, 1860[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen…
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen died in London[4].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was born on January 28, 1784[3].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen died on December 14, 1860[5].
  • Burial took place at St John the Evangelist, Great Stanmore[9].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen's father was George Gordon, Lord Haddo[10].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen's mother was Charlotte Baird[11].
  • Among George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen's spouses was Harriet Hamilton Gordon, Countess of Aberdeen[12].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was married to Catherine Hamilton[13].
  • A child of George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was George Hamilton-Gordon, 5th Earl of Aberdeen[14].
  • A child of George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was Arthur Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Baron Stanmore[15].
  • A child of George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was Lady Jane Hamilton-Gordon[16].
  • A child of George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was Lady Charlotte Hamilton-Gordon[17].
  • A child of George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was Lady Alice Hamilton-Gordon[18].
  • A child of George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was unnamed Gordon, Lord Haddo[19].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen worked as a politician[6].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen worked as a diplomat[7].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[21].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen held the position of Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[22].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[23].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[24].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Austria[26].
  • George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was employed by Foreign Office[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 28, 1784[3]. His father was George Gordon, Lord Haddo[10]. His mother was Charlotte Baird[11].

Education

Educated at St John's College[28] and Harrow School[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was employed by Foreign Office[27]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[21], a public office[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1721[32]; Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[22], a position[33], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34], founded in 1801[35]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[23], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1361[38]; Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[24], a public office[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1782[41]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Austria[26], a position[44], in Austria[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[46], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[47], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[48], and Order of the Garter[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Harriet Hamilton Gordon, Countess of Aberdeen[12], 1792–1833[50] and Catherine Hamilton[13], 1784–1812[51]. Children include George Hamilton-Gordon, 5th Earl of Aberdeen[14], a politician[52], 1816–1864[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54]; Arthur Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Baron Stanmore[15], a politician[55], 1829–1912[56], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[57], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[58]; Lady Jane Hamilton-Gordon[16], 1807–1824[59]; Lady Charlotte Hamilton-Gordon[17], 1808–1818[60]; Lady Alice Hamilton-Gordon[18], 1809–1829[61]; and unnamed Gordon, Lord Haddo[19]. George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen's religion is recorded as Protestantism[62]. He was affiliated with the Peelite[63].

Death and Burial

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen died on December 14, 1860[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at St John the Evangelist, Great Stanmore[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen include Aberdeen Street[64], a street[65], in People's Republic of China[66] and Aberdeen[67], a town[68], in Australia[69].

Why It Matters

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

Entities named for him include Aberdeen Street[64], a street[65], in People's Republic of China[66] and Aberdeen[67], a town[68], in Australia[69].

FAQs

Where was George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen born?

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen die?

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen passed away in London[4].

Who were George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen's parents?

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen's father was George Gordon, Lord Haddo[10]. George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen's mother was Charlotte Baird[11].

Who was George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen married to?

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen's spouses include Harriet Hamilton Gordon, Countess of Aberdeen[12] and Catherine Hamilton[13].

What did George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen do for work?

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen go to school?

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen was educated at St John's College[28] and Harrow School[29].

What awards did George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[46], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[47], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[48], and Order of the Garter[49].

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