Hugh Seton-Watson

British historian and political scientist specialising in Russia (1916-1984)
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Hugh Seton-Watson

Summary

Hugh Seton-Watson is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1916-02-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on +1984-12-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and political scientist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Seton-Watson was born in London[2].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson was born on +1916-02-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson died on +1984-12-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's father was Robert William Seton-Watson[9].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson worked as a historian[6].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson worked as a political scientist[7].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson was employed by University of London[12].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson was employed by University of Oxford[13].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's education included a stint at New College[14].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson was educated at Winchester College[15].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson received the Fellow of the British Academy[16].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson is recorded as male[18].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's family name is recorded as Seton-Watson[20].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's family name is recorded as Watson[21].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's given name is recorded as George[22].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's given name is recorded as Hugh[23].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's given name is recorded as Nicholas[24].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's start of work period is recorded as +1938-00-00T00:00:00Z[26].
  • Hugh Seton-Watson's interested in is recorded as nationalism[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Seton-Watson's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1916-02-15T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Robert William Seton-Watson[9].

Education

Educated at New College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1379[30] and Winchester College[15], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1382[33], headquartered in Winchester[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and political scientist[7]. Employers include University of London[12], a university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1836[37], headquartered in London[38] and University of Oxford[13], a collegiate university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1096[41], headquartered in Oxford[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[16], a fellowship award[43], in United Kingdom[44] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46].

Death and Burial

Hugh Seton-Watson died on +1984-12-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Seton-Watson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Seton-Watson born?

Born in London[2], Hugh Seton-Watson…

Where did Hugh Seton-Watson die?

Hugh Seton-Watson died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Hugh Seton-Watson's parents?

Hugh Seton-Watson's father was Robert William Seton-Watson[9].

What did Hugh Seton-Watson do for work?

Hugh Seton-Watson worked as historian[6] and political scientist[7].

Where did Hugh Seton-Watson go to school?

Hugh Seton-Watson was educated at New College[14] and Winchester College[15].

What awards did Hugh Seton-Watson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[16] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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