George Kidston

British diplomat (1873-1954). Secretary of Legation, Denmark 1914, Secretary of Legation, Belgium 1914-1915, Head of the Eastern Department, Foreign Office 1919-1920, Minister to Finland 1920-1921
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George Kidston

Summary

George Kidston is a human[1]. He was born on +1873-01-25T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1954-12-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4].

Key Facts

  • George Kidston was born on +1873-01-25T00:00:00Z[2].
  • George Kidston died on +1954-12-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George Kidston's father was George Jardine Kidston[5].
  • George Kidston's mother was Elizabeth Agnes Logan[6].
  • George Kidston was married to Lilian Frances Bonham[7].
  • A child of George Kidston was Barbara Mary Kidston[8].
  • A child of George Kidston was John Bonham Kidston[9].
  • George Kidston held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • George Kidston held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • George Kidston's professions included diplomat[4].
  • George Kidston held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Finland[12].
  • George Kidston held the position of High Sheriff of Wiltshire[13].
  • Among George Kidston's employers was Foreign Office[14].
  • George Kidston received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • George Kidston is recorded as male[16].
  • George Kidston's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • George Kidston's residence is recorded as Hazelbury Manor[18].
  • George Kidston's family name is recorded as Kidston[19].
  • George Kidston's given name is recorded as George[20].
  • George Kidston's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000015265532130[21].
  • George Kidston's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Kidston-67[22].
  • George Kidston's UK National Archives ID is recorded as F46258[23].
  • George Kidston's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p17194.htm#i171932[24].
  • George Kidston's Webb-site person ID is recorded as 2372107[25].

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Origins and Family

George Kidston was born on +1873-01-25T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was George Jardine Kidston[5]. His mother was Elizabeth Agnes Logan[6].

Career and Affiliations

George Kidston's professions included diplomat[4]. Among his employers was Foreign Office[14]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Finland[12], a position[26], in Finland[27] and High Sheriff of Wiltshire[13], a position[28], in Kingdom of England[29].

Recognition

George Kidston received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

Personal Life

George Kidston was married to Lilian Frances Bonham[7]. Children include Barbara Mary Kidston[8] and John Bonham Kidston[9], 1922–1968[30].

Death and Burial

George Kidston died on +1954-12-26T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were George Kidston's parents?

George Kidston's father was George Jardine Kidston[5]. George Kidston's mother was Elizabeth Agnes Logan[6].

Who was George Kidston married to?

George Kidston's spouses include Lilian Frances Bonham[7].

What did George Kidston do for work?

George Kidston worked as diplomat[4].

What awards did George Kidston receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The London Gazette 34261. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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