George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon

British politician and colonial governor, 1877-1955 (1877-1955)
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George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon
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George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon

Summary

George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1877-06-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1955-12-13T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and minister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon…
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon was born on +1877-06-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon died on +1955-12-13T00:00:00Z[4].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon is buried at Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor[8].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's father was Edward Villiers, 5th Earl of Clarendon[9].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's mother was Lady Caroline Agar[10].
  • Among George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's spouses was Adeline Cocks[11].
  • A child of George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon was George Villiers, Lord Hyde[12].
  • A child of George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon was Lady Nina Villiers[13].
  • A child of George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon was William Villiers[14].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • English was George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's native language[16].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's professions included politician[5].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon worked as a minister[6].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon held the position of Governor-General of the Union of South Africa[17].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon held the position of Governor of the BBC[18].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon held the position of Chair of the BBC[21].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon held the position of Lord Chamberlain[22].
  • Among George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[23].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon received the Royal Victorian Chain[24].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon received the Knight of the Garter[25].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon received the Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[26].
  • George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon was a member of Order of the Garter[27].

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Origins and Family

George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1877-06-07T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Edward Villiers, 5th Earl of Clarendon[9]. His mother was Lady Caroline Agar[10]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and minister[6]. George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[23]. Positions held include Governor-General of the Union of South Africa[17], a position[28], in South Africa[29], founded in 1910[30]; Governor of the BBC[18]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; member of the House of Lords[20], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1801[35]; Chair of the BBC[21], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1922[38]; and Lord Chamberlain[22], a position[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Victorian Chain[24], an award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1902[42]; Knight of the Garter[25], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; and Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[26], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46].

Personal Life

George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon was married to Adeline Cocks[11]. Children include George Villiers, Lord Hyde[12], 1906–1935[47]; Lady Nina Villiers[13], 1908–1971[48]; and William Villiers[14], 1916–2000[49]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[50].

Death and Burial

George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon died on +1955-12-13T00:00:00Z[4]. He is buried at Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor[8].

Why It Matters

George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon born?

George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon was born in London[2].

Who were George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's parents?

George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's father was Edward Villiers, 5th Earl of Clarendon[9]. George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's mother was Lady Caroline Agar[10].

Who was George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon married to?

George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon's spouses include Adeline Cocks[11].

What did George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon do for work?

George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon worked as politician[5] and minister[6].

What awards did George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon receive?

Honors received include Royal Victorian Chain[24], Knight of the Garter[25], and Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[26].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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