Hugh Dalton

Welsh politician and British MP (1887-1962)
Person human Q26207
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Hugh Dalton

Summary

Hugh Dalton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Neath[2]. He was born on August 26, 1887[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 13, 1962[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and economist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (441 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Dalton's place of birth was Neath[2].
  • Hugh Dalton died in London[4].
  • Hugh Dalton was born on August 26, 1887[3].
  • Hugh Dalton was born on January 1, 1887[9].
  • Hugh Dalton died on February 13, 1962[5].
  • Hugh Dalton's father was John Neale Dalton[10].
  • Hugh Dalton's mother was Catherine Alicia Evan-Thomas[11].
  • Among Hugh Dalton's spouses was Ruth Dalton[12].
  • Hugh Dalton held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Hugh Dalton's professions included politician[6].
  • Hugh Dalton's professions included economist[7].
  • Hugh Dalton held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[14].
  • Hugh Dalton held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[15].
  • Hugh Dalton held the position of President of the Board of Trade[16].
  • Hugh Dalton held the position of Minister of Economic Warfare[17].
  • Hugh Dalton held the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[18].
  • Hugh Dalton held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Among Hugh Dalton's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science[20].
  • Hugh Dalton's education included a stint at King's College[21].
  • Hugh Dalton's education included a stint at London School of Economics and Political Science[22].
  • Hugh Dalton was educated at Eton College[23].
  • Hugh Dalton was educated at Summer Fields School[24].
  • Hugh Dalton was a member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[25].
  • Hugh Dalton is recorded as male[26].
  • Hugh Dalton's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Dalton's place of birth was Neath[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 26, 1887[3] and January 1, 1887[9]. His father was John Neale Dalton[10]. His mother was Catherine Alicia Evan-Thomas[11].

Education

Educated at King's College[21], London School of Economics and Political Science[22], Eton College[23], and Summer Fields School[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and economist[7]. Hugh Dalton was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[20]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1361[30]; Chancellor of the Exchequer[15], a public office[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1316[33]; President of the Board of Trade[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Minister of Economic Warfare[17], a position[36], founded in 1939[37]; Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[18], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; and member of the House of Lords[19], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42].

Personal Life

Hugh Dalton was married to Ruth Dalton[12]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[43].

Death and Burial

Hugh Dalton died on February 13, 1962[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Dalton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (441 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Dalton born?

Born in Neath[2], Hugh Dalton…

Where did Hugh Dalton die?

Hugh Dalton passed away in London[4].

Who were Hugh Dalton's parents?

Hugh Dalton's father was John Neale Dalton[10]. Hugh Dalton's mother was Catherine Alicia Evan-Thomas[11].

Who was Hugh Dalton married to?

Hugh Dalton's spouses include Ruth Dalton[12].

What did Hugh Dalton do for work?

Hugh Dalton worked as politician[6] and economist[7].

Where did Hugh Dalton go to school?

Hugh Dalton was educated at King's College[21], London School of Economics and Political Science[22], Eton College[23], and Summer Fields School[24].

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  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [6] . pace.coe.int. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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