Hugh Cortazzi

British diplomat (1924–2018)
Person human Q3246898
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Hugh Cortazzi

Summary

Hugh Cortazzi is a human[1]. He was born in Sedbergh[2]. He was born on May 2, 1924[3]. He passed away in Westminster[4]. He died on August 14, 2018[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Cortazzi was born in Sedbergh[2].
  • Hugh Cortazzi died in Westminster[4].
  • Hugh Cortazzi was born on May 2, 1924[3].
  • Hugh Cortazzi died on August 14, 2018[5].
  • Hugh Cortazzi held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Hugh Cortazzi's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Hugh Cortazzi's professions included translator[7].
  • Hugh Cortazzi held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Japan[10].
  • Hugh Cortazzi was employed by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[11].
  • Hugh Cortazzi was educated at Sedbergh School[12].
  • Hugh Cortazzi's education included a stint at SOAS, University of London[13].
  • Hugh Cortazzi received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[14].
  • Hugh Cortazzi is recorded as male[15].
  • Hugh Cortazzi's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hugh Cortazzi's given name is recorded as Hugh[17].
  • Hugh Cortazzi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Hugh Cortazzi's writing language is recorded as English[19].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Cortazzi's place of birth was Sedbergh[2]. He was born on May 2, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at Sedbergh School[12], an independent school[20], in United Kingdom[21], founded in 1909[22] and SOAS, University of London[13], a public research university[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1916[25], headquartered in London[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and translator[7]. Among Hugh Cortazzi's employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[11]. He held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Japan[10].

Recognition

Hugh Cortazzi received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[14].

Death and Burial

Hugh Cortazzi died on August 14, 2018[5]. He died in Westminster[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Cortazzi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Cortazzi born?

Born in Sedbergh[2], Hugh Cortazzi…

Where did Hugh Cortazzi die?

Hugh Cortazzi died in Westminster[4].

What did Hugh Cortazzi do for work?

Hugh Cortazzi worked as diplomat[6] and translator[7].

Where did Hugh Cortazzi go to school?

Hugh Cortazzi was educated at Sedbergh School[12] and SOAS, University of London[13].

What awards did Hugh Cortazzi receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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