Henry Unwin Addington

Diplomat, civil servant (1790-1870)
Person human Q5729402
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Henry Unwin Addington

Summary

Henry Unwin Addington is a human[1]. He was born on March 24, 1790[2]. He died on March 6, 1870[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4].

Key Facts

  • Henry Unwin Addington was born on March 24, 1790[2].
  • Henry Unwin Addington died on March 6, 1870[3].
  • Henry Unwin Addington's father was John Hiley Addington[5].
  • Henry Unwin Addington's mother was Mary Unwin[6].
  • Among Henry Unwin Addington's spouses was Eleanor Anne Bucknall-Estcourt[7].
  • Henry Unwin Addington held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Henry Unwin Addington held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Henry Unwin Addington worked as a diplomat[4].
  • Henry Unwin Addington held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[10].
  • Henry Unwin Addington held the position of Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Spain[11].
  • Henry Unwin Addington held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the German Confederation[12].
  • Henry Unwin Addington held the position of Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[13].
  • Among Henry Unwin Addington's employers was Foreign Office[14].
  • Henry Unwin Addington's education included a stint at Winchester College[15].
  • Henry Unwin Addington is recorded as male[16].
  • Henry Unwin Addington's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Henry Unwin Addington's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[18].
  • Henry Unwin Addington's family name is recorded as Addington[19].
  • Henry Unwin Addington's given name is recorded as Henry[20].
  • Henry Unwin Addington's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Henry Unwin Addington's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

Henry Unwin Addington was born on March 24, 1790[2]. His father was John Hiley Addington[5]. His mother was Mary Unwin[6].

Education

Henry Unwin Addington's education included a stint at Winchester College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Unwin Addington's professions included diplomat[4]. Among his employers was Foreign Office[14]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[10], a position[23], in United Kingdom[24]; Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Spain[11], a position[25], in Spain[26], founded in 1801[27]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to the German Confederation[12]; and Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[13], a Permanent Secretary[28], in United Kingdom[29].

Personal Life

Henry Unwin Addington was married to Eleanor Anne Bucknall-Estcourt[7].

Death and Burial

Henry Unwin Addington died on March 6, 1870[3].

FAQs

Who were Henry Unwin Addington's parents?

Henry Unwin Addington's father was John Hiley Addington[5]. Henry Unwin Addington's mother was Mary Unwin[6].

Who was Henry Unwin Addington married to?

Henry Unwin Addington's spouses include Eleanor Anne Bucknall-Estcourt[7].

What did Henry Unwin Addington do for work?

Henry Unwin Addington worked as diplomat[4].

Where did Henry Unwin Addington go to school?

Henry Unwin Addington was educated at Winchester College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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