John Addis

British diplomat (1914–1983)
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John Addis

Summary

John Addis is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on June 4, 1914[3]. He died on July 31, 1983[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Addis's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Addis was born on June 4, 1914[3].
  • John Addis was born on June 11, 1914[7].
  • John Addis died on July 31, 1983[4].
  • John Addis's father was Charles Addis[8].
  • John Addis's mother was Elizabeth Jane McIsaac[9].
  • John Addis held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • John Addis worked as a diplomat[5].
  • John Addis held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to China[11].
  • John Addis held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Philippines[12].
  • John Addis held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Laos[13].
  • John Addis was employed by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[14].
  • John Addis was employed by Foreign Office[15].
  • John Addis was educated at Rugby School[16].
  • John Addis's education included a stint at Christ Church[17].
  • John Addis received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • John Addis is recorded as male[19].
  • John Addis's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Addis's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[21].
  • John Addis's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Addis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

John Addis's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 4, 1914[3] and June 11, 1914[7]. His father was Charles Addis[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Jane McIsaac[9].

Education

Educated at Rugby School[16], a public school[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1567[26], headquartered in Rugby[27] and Christ Church[17], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31].

Career and Affiliations

John Addis's professions included diplomat[5]. Employers include Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[14], a department of the United Kingdom Government[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1968[34], headquartered in Foreign Office building[35] and Foreign Office[15], a department of the United Kingdom Government[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1782[38]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to China[11], a position[39], in People's Republic of China[40], founded in 1840[41]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Philippines[12], a position[42], in Philippines[43]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Laos[13], a position[44], in Laos[45].

Recognition

John Addis received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

Death and Burial

John Addis died on July 31, 1983[4].

Why It Matters

John Addis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was John Addis born?

John Addis's place of birth was London[2].

Who were John Addis's parents?

John Addis's father was Charles Addis[8]. John Addis's mother was Elizabeth Jane McIsaac[9].

What did John Addis do for work?

John Addis worked as diplomat[5].

Where did John Addis go to school?

John Addis was educated at Rugby School[16] and Christ Church[17].

What awards did John Addis receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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