Hugh Gurney

British diplomat (1878-1968)
Person human Q18109082
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Hugh Gurney

Summary

Hugh Gurney is a human[1]. He was born on +1878-02-04T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1968-03-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4].

Key Facts

  • Hugh Gurney was born on +1878-02-04T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Hugh Gurney died on +1968-03-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hugh Gurney's father was John Gurney[5].
  • Hugh Gurney's mother was Isabel Talbot, Baroness Talbot de Malahide[6].
  • Among Hugh Gurney's spouses was Mariota Carnegie[7].
  • A child of Hugh Gurney was Isabel Gurney[8].
  • A child of Hugh Gurney was Susan Richenda Gurney[9].
  • A child of Hugh Gurney was Priscilla Laura Gurney[10].
  • A child of Hugh Gurney was Alexander Gurney[11].
  • A child of Hugh Gurney was Ronald Hugh Gurney[12].
  • A child of Hugh Gurney was David Hugh Gurney[13].
  • Hugh Gurney held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Hugh Gurney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Hugh Gurney worked as a diplomat[4].
  • Hugh Gurney held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Denmark[16].
  • Hugh Gurney held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Brazil[17].
  • Among Hugh Gurney's employers was Foreign Office[18].
  • Hugh Gurney received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Hugh Gurney is recorded as male[20].
  • Hugh Gurney's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hugh Gurney's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/011pyvwg[22].
  • Hugh Gurney's family name is recorded as Gurney[23].
  • Hugh Gurney's given name is recorded as Hugh[24].
  • Hugh Gurney's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Hugh Gurney's National Portrait Gallery is recorded as mp89928[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Gurney was born on +1878-02-04T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was John Gurney[5]. His mother was Isabel Talbot, Baroness Talbot de Malahide[6].

Career and Affiliations

Hugh Gurney's professions included diplomat[4]. He was employed by Foreign Office[18]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Denmark[16], a position[27], in Denmark[28] and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Brazil[17], a position[29], in Brazil[30], founded in 1826[31].

Recognition

Hugh Gurney received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

Personal Life

Among Hugh Gurney's spouses was Mariota Carnegie[7]. Children include Isabel Gurney[8]; Susan Richenda Gurney[9]; Priscilla Laura Gurney[10]; Alexander Gurney[11], 1913–1975[32]; Ronald Hugh Gurney[12]; and David Hugh Gurney[13], a photographer[33], 1921–1951[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35].

Death and Burial

Hugh Gurney died on +1968-03-07T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Hugh Gurney's parents?

Hugh Gurney's father was John Gurney[5]. Hugh Gurney's mother was Isabel Talbot, Baroness Talbot de Malahide[6].

Who was Hugh Gurney married to?

Hugh Gurney's spouses include Mariota Carnegie[7].

What did Hugh Gurney do for work?

Hugh Gurney worked as diplomat[4].

What awards did Hugh Gurney receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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