Harold Nicolson

British diplomat, author, diarist and politician (1886-1968)
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Harold Nicolson

Summary

Harold Nicolson is a human[1]. Born in Tehran[2], he… he was born on +1886-11-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Sissinghurst Castle Garden[4]. He died on +1968-05-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a horticulturist[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], diarist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (487 views/month, #6,975 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Harold Nicolson was born in Tehran[2].
  • Harold Nicolson died in Sissinghurst Castle Garden[4].
  • Harold Nicolson was born on +1886-11-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Harold Nicolson died on +1968-05-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Harold Nicolson is buried at Sissinghurst Cemetery[12].
  • Harold Nicolson's father was Arthur Nicolson, 1st Baron Carnock[13].
  • Harold Nicolson's mother was Mary Rowan-Hamilton[14].
  • Among Harold Nicolson's spouses was Vita Sackville-West[15].
  • A child of Harold Nicolson was Benedict Nicolson[16].
  • A child of Harold Nicolson was Nigel Nicolson[17].
  • Harold Nicolson held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Harold Nicolson's professions included horticulturist[6].
  • Harold Nicolson worked as a politician[7].
  • Harold Nicolson worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Harold Nicolson worked as a diarist[9].
  • Harold Nicolson worked as a writer[10].
  • Harold Nicolson's professions included journalist[19].
  • Harold Nicolson held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Harold Nicolson was employed by Foreign Office[21].
  • Harold Nicolson was educated at Balliol College[22].
  • Harold Nicolson's education included a stint at Wellington College[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Harold Nicolson is Byron: The Last Journey, April 1823–April 1824[24].
  • Harold Nicolson received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[25].
  • Harold Nicolson received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].
  • Harold Nicolson received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27].

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Origins and Family

Harold Nicolson's place of birth was Tehran[2]. He was born on +1886-11-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Arthur Nicolson, 1st Baron Carnock[13]. His mother was Mary Rowan-Hamilton[14].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Wellington College[23], a college[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1853[34], headquartered in Crowthorne[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include horticulturist[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], diarist[9], writer[10], and journalist[19]. Among Harold Nicolson's employers was Foreign Office[21]. He held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Harold Nicolson is Byron: The Last Journey, April 1823–April 1824[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[25], a knighthood[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27], a grade of an order[40], in Germany[41]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[42], an award[43], in France[44].

Personal Life

Harold Nicolson was married to Vita Sackville-West[15]. Children include Benedict Nicolson[16], an art historian[45], 1914–1978[46], of United Kingdom[47], specialised in Caravaggisti[48] and Nigel Nicolson[17], a journalist[49], 1917–2004[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[52]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[53].

Death and Burial

Harold Nicolson died on +1968-05-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Sissinghurst Castle Garden[4]. Burial took place at Sissinghurst Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Harold Nicolson ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (487 views/month, #6,975 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Harold Nicolson born?

Harold Nicolson's place of birth was Tehran[2].

Where did Harold Nicolson die?

Harold Nicolson passed away in Sissinghurst Castle Garden[4].

Who were Harold Nicolson's parents?

Harold Nicolson's father was Arthur Nicolson, 1st Baron Carnock[13]. Harold Nicolson's mother was Mary Rowan-Hamilton[14].

Who was Harold Nicolson married to?

Harold Nicolson's spouses include Vita Sackville-West[15].

What did Harold Nicolson do for work?

Harold Nicolson worked as horticulturist[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], diarist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Harold Nicolson go to school?

Harold Nicolson was educated at Balliol College[22] and Wellington College[23].

What awards did Harold Nicolson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[25], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[42].

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

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  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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