John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton

British politician (1867-1947)
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John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton
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John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton

Summary

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton is a human[1]. Born in Newton Solney[2], he… he was born on +1867-09-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Melton Mowbray[4]. He died on +1947-06-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton was born in Newton Solney[2].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton died in Melton Mowbray[4].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton was born on +1867-09-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton died on +1947-06-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's father was John Gretton[8].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's mother was Marianne Louisa Molineux[9].
  • Among John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's spouses was Maud Helen Gretton (née Eveleigh-de-Moleyns), Lady Gretton[10].
  • A child of John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton was John Gretton, 2nd Baron Gretton[11].
  • A child of John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton was Kathleen Fanny Gretton[12].
  • A child of John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton was Mary Gretton[13].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's professions included politician[6].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton held the position of member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton was educated at Harrow School[22].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton received the Order of the British Empire[23].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's image is recorded as John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton.jpg[24].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton is recorded as male[25].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's noble title is recorded as Baron Gretton[27].

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Origins and Family

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's place of birth was Newton Solney[2]. He was born on +1867-09-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Gretton[8]. His mother was Marianne Louisa Molineux[9].

Education

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's education included a stint at Harrow School[22].

Career and Affiliations

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1935[30]; member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1931[33]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1929[36]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1924[39]; member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1923[42]; and member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1922[45].

Recognition

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton received the Order of the British Empire[23].

Personal Life

Among John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's spouses was Maud Helen Gretton (née Eveleigh-de-Moleyns), Lady Gretton[10]. Children include John Gretton, 2nd Baron Gretton[11], a politician[46], 1902–1982[47], of United Kingdom[48]; Kathleen Fanny Gretton[12]; and Mary Gretton[13]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[49].

Death and Burial

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton died on +1947-06-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Melton Mowbray[4].

Why It Matters

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton born?

Born in Newton Solney[2], John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton…

Where did John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton die?

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton died in Melton Mowbray[4].

Who were John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's parents?

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's father was John Gretton[8]. John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's mother was Marianne Louisa Molineux[9].

Who was John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton married to?

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton's spouses include Maud Helen Gretton (née Eveleigh-de-Moleyns), Lady Gretton[10].

What did John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton do for work?

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton worked as politician[6].

Where did John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton go to school?

John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton was educated at Harrow School[22].

What awards did John Gretton, 1st Baron Gretton receive?

Honors received include Order of the British Empire[23].

References

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  12. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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