James Hudson

British diplomat (1810–1885)
Person human Q6136356
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James Hudson

Summary

James Hudson is a human[1]. He was born in Bessingby[2]. He was born on January 1, 1810[3]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4]. He died on September 20, 1885[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Hudson was born in Bessingby[2].
  • James Hudson passed away in Strasbourg[4].
  • James Hudson was born on January 1, 1810[3].
  • James Hudson died on September 20, 1885[5].
  • James Hudson's father was Harrington Hudson[8].
  • James Hudson's mother was Lady Anne Townshend[9].
  • James Hudson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • James Hudson worked as a diplomat[6].
  • James Hudson held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Brazil[11].
  • James Hudson held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[12].
  • James Hudson held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sardinia[13].
  • James Hudson was employed by Foreign Office[14].
  • James Hudson's education included a stint at Rugby School[15].
  • James Hudson was educated at Westminster School[16].
  • James Hudson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • James Hudson is recorded as male[18].
  • James Hudson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Hudson's Commons category is recorded as James Hudson[20].
  • James Hudson's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[21].
  • James Hudson's family name is recorded as Hudson[22].
  • James Hudson's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • James Hudson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • James Hudson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • James Hudson's different from is recorded as James Hudson[26].
  • James Hudson's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Hudson was born in Bessingby[2]. He was born on January 1, 1810[3]. His father was Harrington Hudson[8]. His mother was Lady Anne Townshend[9].

Education

Educated at Rugby School[15], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1567[30], headquartered in Rugby[31] and Westminster School[16], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1179[34].

Career and Affiliations

James Hudson's professions included diplomat[6]. He was employed by Foreign Office[14]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Brazil[11], a position[35], in Brazil[36], founded in 1826[37]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[12], a position[38], in Italy[39]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sardinia[13].

Recognition

James Hudson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].

Death and Burial

James Hudson died on September 20, 1885[5]. He died in Strasbourg[4].

Why It Matters

James Hudson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was James Hudson born?

James Hudson's place of birth was Bessingby[2].

Where did James Hudson die?

James Hudson passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Who were James Hudson's parents?

James Hudson's father was Harrington Hudson[8]. James Hudson's mother was Lady Anne Townshend[9].

What did James Hudson do for work?

James Hudson worked as diplomat[6].

Where did James Hudson go to school?

James Hudson was educated at Rugby School[15] and Westminster School[16].

What awards did James Hudson receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name James
    Family name Hudson
    Employer
    Writing language English
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