Gladwyn Jebb

acting Secretary-General of the United Nations (1900-1996)
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Gladwyn Jebb
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Gladwyn Jebb

Summary

Gladwyn Jebb is a human[1]. Born in Yorkshire[2], he… he was born on +1900-04-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Halesworth[4]. He died on +1996-10-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gladwyn Jebb's place of birth was Yorkshire[2].
  • Gladwyn Jebb died in Halesworth[4].
  • Gladwyn Jebb was born on +1900-04-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gladwyn Jebb died on +1996-10-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at St Andrew's Church, Bramfield[9].
  • Gladwyn Jebb's father was Sydney Jebb[10].
  • Gladwyn Jebb's mother was Rose Chichester[11].
  • Among Gladwyn Jebb's spouses was Cynthia Jebb[12].
  • A child of Gladwyn Jebb was Miles Jebb, 2nd Baron Gladwyn[13].
  • A child of Gladwyn Jebb was Vanessa Mary Jebb[14].
  • A child of Gladwyn Jebb was Stella Candida Jebb[15].
  • Gladwyn Jebb held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Gladwyn Jebb held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Gladwyn Jebb worked as a politician[6].
  • Gladwyn Jebb worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Gladwyn Jebb held the position of United Nations Secretary-General[18].
  • Gladwyn Jebb held the position of Member of the European Parliament[19].
  • Gladwyn Jebb held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[20].
  • Gladwyn Jebb held the position of Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, New York[21].
  • Gladwyn Jebb held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Gladwyn Jebb held the position of Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[23].
  • Gladwyn Jebb was employed by United Nations[24].
  • Among Gladwyn Jebb's employers was Foreign Office[25].
  • Gladwyn Jebb was educated at Magdalen College[26].
  • Gladwyn Jebb was educated at Eton College[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gladwyn Jebb's place of birth was Yorkshire[2]. He was born on +1900-04-25T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Sydney Jebb[10]. His mother was Rose Chichester[11].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30] and Eton College[27], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Employers include United Nations[24], an intergovernmental organization[34], in United States[35], founded in 1945[36], headquartered in New York City[37] and Foreign Office[25], a department of the United Kingdom Government[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1782[40]. Positions held include United Nations Secretary-General[18], a position[41], founded in 1945[42]; Member of the European Parliament[19], a member of parliament[43], founded in 1979[44]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[20], a position[45], in France[46]; Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, New York[21], a position[47], in United Nations[48]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1801[51]; and Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[23], a position[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[53], Companion of the Order of the Bath[54], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[55], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[56].

Personal Life

Among Gladwyn Jebb's spouses was Cynthia Jebb[12]. Children include Miles Jebb, 2nd Baron Gladwyn[13], a politician[57], 1930–2017[58], of United Kingdom[59]; Vanessa Mary Jebb[14], b. 1931[60]; and Stella Candida Jebb[15], b. 1933[61]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[62]. Political affiliations include Liberal Party[63], a political party[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1859[66] and Liberal Democrats[67], a political party[68], in United Kingdom[69], founded in 1988[70], headquartered in London[71].

Death and Burial

Gladwyn Jebb died on +1996-10-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Halesworth[4]. Burial took place at St Andrew's Church, Bramfield[9].

Why It Matters

Gladwyn Jebb ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Gladwyn Jebb born?

Gladwyn Jebb was born in Yorkshire[2].

Where did Gladwyn Jebb die?

Gladwyn Jebb died in Halesworth[4].

Who were Gladwyn Jebb's parents?

Gladwyn Jebb's father was Sydney Jebb[10]. Gladwyn Jebb's mother was Rose Chichester[11].

Who was Gladwyn Jebb married to?

Gladwyn Jebb's spouses include Cynthia Jebb[12].

What did Gladwyn Jebb do for work?

Gladwyn Jebb worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Gladwyn Jebb go to school?

Gladwyn Jebb was educated at Magdalen College[26] and Eton College[27].

What awards did Gladwyn Jebb receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[53], Companion of the Order of the Bath[54], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[55], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[56].

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  2. [72] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [73] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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