George James Playfair, 2nd Baron Playfair

British army officer (1849-1939)
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Summary

George James Playfair, 2nd Baron Playfair was born on March 31, 1849[1]. He died on December 26, 1939[2]. He worked as a politician[3] and military personnel[4]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Father: Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair[6]
  • Mother: Margaret Eliza Oakes[7]
  • Spouse: Lucy Osborne Matthews[8], Augusta Mary Hickman[9]
  • Child: Lucy Jessie Lyon Playfair[10], Lyon George Henry Lyon Playfair[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
  • Position held: member of the House of Lords[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Given name: George[15]

FAQs

Who were George James Playfair, 2nd Baron Playfair's parents?

George James Playfair, 2nd Baron Playfair's father was Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair[6]. George James Playfair, 2nd Baron Playfair's mother was Margaret Eliza Oakes[7].

Who was George James Playfair, 2nd Baron Playfair married to?

George James Playfair, 2nd Baron Playfair's spouses include Lucy Osborne Matthews[8] and Augusta Mary Hickman[9].

What did George James Playfair, 2nd Baron Playfair do for work?

George James Playfair, 2nd Baron Playfair worked as a politician[3] and military personnel[4].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Lucy Jessie Lyon Playfair, Lyon George Henry Lyon Playfair
    Wikitree person id → Playfair-115
    Mother → Margaret Eliza Oakes
    Imported from → —
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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