John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington

British politician (1866-1936)
Person human Q6229408
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John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington

Summary

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington is a human[1]. He was born in Q9679[2]. He was born on +1866-10-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1936-12-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Q9679[2], John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington…
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington died in London[4].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington was born on +1866-10-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington died on +1936-12-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's father was John Bourmaster Dickson[8].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's mother was Sarah Matilda Poynder[9].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington was married to Anne Beauclerk Dundas[10].
  • A child of John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington was Joan Grigg[11].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's professions included politician[6].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[14].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's education included a stint at Christ Church[20].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington was educated at Harrow School[21].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[22].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington received the Distinguished Service Order[23].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's image is recorded as Lord Islington.JPG[25].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington is recorded as male[26].
  • John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington was born in Q9679[2]. He was born on +1866-10-31T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Bourmaster Dickson[8]. His mother was Sarah Matilda Poynder[9].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Harrow School[21], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1572[34].

Career and Affiliations

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor-General of New Zealand[14], a position[35], in New Zealand[36], founded in 1841[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1906[42]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1900[45]; member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1895[48]; and member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1892[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[22], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Distinguished Service Order[23], a military decoration[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1886[56]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[57], in United Kingdom[58].

Personal Life

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington was married to Anne Beauclerk Dundas[10]. A child of him was Joan Grigg[11]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party[59], a political party[60], in United Kingdom[61], founded in 1834[62], headquartered in Conservative Campaign Headquarters[63] and Liberal Party[64], a political party[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1859[67].

Death and Burial

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington died on +1936-12-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68]

FAQs

Where was John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington born?

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's place of birth was Q9679[2].

Where did John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington die?

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington passed away in London[4].

Who were John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's parents?

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's father was John Bourmaster Dickson[8]. John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's mother was Sarah Matilda Poynder[9].

Who was John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington married to?

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington's spouses include Anne Beauclerk Dundas[10].

What did John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington do for work?

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington worked as politician[6].

Where did John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington go to school?

John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington was educated at Christ Church[20] and Harrow School[21].

What awards did John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[22], Distinguished Service Order[23], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].

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