Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch

British colonial governor (1827–1900)
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Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch

Summary

Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 23, 1827[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 20, 1900[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch died in London[4].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch was born on May 23, 1827[3].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch died on June 20, 1900[5].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's father was James Loch[9].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's mother was Ann Orr[10].
  • Among Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's spouses was Elizabeth Villiers[11].
  • A child of Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch was Edward Loch, 2nd Baron Loch[12].
  • A child of Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch was Evelyn Loch[13].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch worked as a politician[7].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch held the position of Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man[15].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch held the position of Governor of Victoria[16].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch held the position of High Commissioner for Southern Africa[19].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch is recorded as male[22].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's noble title is recorded as Baron Loch[24].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's Commons category is recorded as Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch[25].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[26].
  • Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's family name is recorded as Loch[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 23, 1827[3]. His father was James Loch[9]. His mother was Ann Orr[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man[15], a lieutenant governor[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1773[30]; Governor of Victoria[16], a position[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1855[33]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the House of Lords[18], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1801[38]; and High Commissioner for Southern Africa[19], an office[39], founded in 1847[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1815[43] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Personal Life

Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch was married to Elizabeth Villiers[11]. Children include Edward Loch, 2nd Baron Loch[12], a military personnel[46], 1873–1942[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[49] and Evelyn Loch[13], 1876–1944[50].

Death and Burial

Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch died on June 20, 1900[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch…

Where did Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch die?

Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch died in London[4].

Who were Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's parents?

Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's father was James Loch[9]. Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's mother was Ann Orr[10].

Who was Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch married to?

Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch's spouses include Elizabeth Villiers[11].

What did Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch do for work?

Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Henry Loch, 1st Baron Loch receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

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  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  18. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
    Mother Ann Orr
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    Sibling Granville Gower Loch
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