Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon

British diplomat (1907-1990)
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Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon

Summary

Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Plymouth[2]. He was born on October 8, 1907[3]. He died in Plymouth[4]. He died on September 5, 1990[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Plymouth[2], Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon…
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon passed away in Plymouth[4].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was born on October 8, 1907[3].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon died on September 5, 1990[5].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon's father was Isaac Foot[9].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon's mother was Eva Mackintosh[10].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was married to Florence Sylvia Tod[11].
  • A child of Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was Sarah Foot[12].
  • A child of Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was Paul Foot[13].
  • A child of Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was Oliver Foot[14].
  • A child of Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was Benjamin Arthur Foot[15].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon worked as a politician[7].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon held the position of Governor of Jamaica[20].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon held the position of Governor of British Cyprus[21].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon held the position of Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, New York[22].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United Nations Trusteeship Council[23].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was employed by Princeton University[24].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was employed by Harvard University[25].
  • Among Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon's employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[26].
  • Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was educated at St John's College[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was born in Plymouth[2]. He was born on October 8, 1907[3]. His father was Isaac Foot[9]. His mother was Eva Mackintosh[10].

Education

Educated at St John's College[27], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1511[30] and Leighton Park School[31], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1890[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Employers include Princeton University[24], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1746[37], headquartered in Princeton[38]; Harvard University[25], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1636[41], headquartered in Cambridge[42]; and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[26], a department of the United Kingdom Government[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1968[45], headquartered in Foreign Office building[46]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[18], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1801[49]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Governor of Jamaica[20], a position[52], in Jamaica[53]; Governor of British Cyprus[21]; Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, New York[22], a position[54], in United Nations[55]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United Nations Trusteeship Council[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[56], a grade of an order[57], in United Kingdom[58]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[59], a knighthood[60], in United Kingdom[61]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[62].

Personal Life

Among Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon's spouses was Florence Sylvia Tod[11]. Children include Sarah Foot[12], a journalist[63], 1939–2015[64], of United Kingdom[65]; Paul Foot[13], a journalist[66], 1937–2004[67], of United Kingdom[68], awarded the James Cameron Memorial Trust Award[69]; Oliver Foot[14], an actor[70], 1946–2008[71], of United Kingdom[72]; and Benjamin Arthur Foot[15], b. 1949[73]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[74].

Death and Burial

Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon died on September 5, 1990[5]. He passed away in Plymouth[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon born?

Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon's place of birth was Plymouth[2].

Where did Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon die?

Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon passed away in Plymouth[4].

Who were Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon's parents?

Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon's father was Isaac Foot[9]. Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon's mother was Eva Mackintosh[10].

Who was Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon married to?

Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon's spouses include Florence Sylvia Tod[11].

What did Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon do for work?

Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon go to school?

Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon was educated at St John's College[27] and Leighton Park School[31].

What awards did Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[56], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[59], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[62].

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