James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury

British politician (1861-1947)
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James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury

Summary

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1861-10-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1947-04-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury was born in London[2].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury passed away in London[4].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury was born on +1861-10-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury died on +1947-04-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury is buried at Parish Church of St Etheldreda, Old Hatfield[8].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's father was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[9].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's mother was Georgina Gascoyne-Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[10].
  • Among James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's spouses was Cicely Gore[11].
  • A child of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury was Beatrice Ormsby-Gore, Lady Harlech[12].
  • A child of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury was Lord David Cecil[13].
  • A child of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 5th Marquess of Salisbury[14].
  • A child of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury was Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[15].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury worked as a politician[6].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[18].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury held the position of Lord Privy Seal[19].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury held the position of Lord President of the Council[20].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[21].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's education included a stint at University College, Oxford[24].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury was educated at Eton College[25].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[26].
  • James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

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Origins and Family

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1861-10-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[9]. His mother was Georgina Gascoyne-Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[10].

Education

Educated at University College, Oxford[24] and Eton College[25].

Career and Affiliations

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Leader of the House of Lords[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1721[30]; Lord Privy Seal[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1307[33]; Lord President of the Council[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1530[36]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[21], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1361[39]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1900[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27], and Order of the Garter[45].

Personal Life

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury was married to Cicely Gore[11]. Children include Beatrice Ormsby-Gore, Lady Harlech[12], 1891–1980[46], of United Kingdom[47]; Lord David Cecil[13], a university teacher[48], 1902–1986[49], of United Kingdom[50], awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[51]; Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 5th Marquess of Salisbury[14], a politician[52], 1893–1972[53], of United Kingdom[54], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[55]; and Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire[15]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[56]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[57].

Death and Burial

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury died on +1947-04-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Parish Church of St Etheldreda, Old Hatfield[8].

Why It Matters

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury born?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's place of birth was London[2].

Where did James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury die?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury died in London[4].

Who were James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's parents?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's father was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[9]. James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's mother was Georgina Gascoyne-Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[10].

Who was James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury married to?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury's spouses include Cicely Gore[11].

What did James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury do for work?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury worked as politician[6].

Where did James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury go to school?

James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury was educated at University College, Oxford[24] and Eton College[25].

What awards did James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27], and Order of the Garter[45].

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