George MacLeod

Scottish soldier and cleric (1895-1991)
Person human Q5542009
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Summary

George MacLeod was born on June 17, 1895[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on June 27, 1991[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], politician[6], and theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (240 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Sir John MacLeod, 1st Baronet[9]
  • Mother: Edith Fielden[10]
  • Spouse: Lorna Helen Janet MacLeod[11]
  • Child: Eva Mary Ellen MacLeod[12], Sir John Maxwell Norman MacLeod, 5th Bt.[13], Neil David MacLeod[14]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
  • Position held: member of the House of Lords[17]
  • Educated at: University of Edinburgh[18], Winchester College[19], Oriel College[20]
  • Award received: Military Cross[21], Templeton Prize[22]
  • Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Military branch: British Army[25]
  • Military, police or special rank: captain[26]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[27]
  • Family name: MacLeod[28]
  • Given name: George[29]
  • Work location: London[30]
  • Described by source: pi-vol-2-issue-2-1946[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
  • Name in native language: George MacLeod, Baron MacLeod of Fuinary[33]

Why It Matters

George MacLeod has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was George MacLeod born?

George MacLeod's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did George MacLeod die?

George MacLeod passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were George MacLeod's parents?

George MacLeod's father was Sir John MacLeod, 1st Baronet[9]. George MacLeod's mother was Edith Fielden[10].

Who was George MacLeod married to?

George MacLeod's spouses include Lorna Helen Janet MacLeod[11].

What did George MacLeod do for work?

George MacLeod worked as a military personnel[5], politician[6], and theologian[7].

Where did George MacLeod go to school?

George MacLeod was educated at University of Edinburgh[18], Winchester College[19], and Oriel College[20].

What awards did George MacLeod receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[21] and Templeton Prize[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11h ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id → OL4590271A, OL140824A
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'id', 'pt']
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank → captain
    Given name → George
    Spouse → Lorna Helen Janet MacLeod
    Family name → MacLeod
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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