John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone

British soldier and politician (1868–1947)
Person human Q6105456
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John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone

Summary

John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone is a human[1]. He was born in Derbyshire[2]. He was born on May 31, 1868[3]. He passed away in City of Westminster[4]. He died on November 7, 1947[5]. He worked as a politician[6], non-fiction writer[7], military officer[8], minister[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Derbyshire[2], John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone…
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone passed away in City of Westminster[4].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone died in London[12].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone was born on May 31, 1868[3].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone was born on January 1, 1868[13].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone died on November 7, 1947[5].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone died on January 1, 1947[14].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's father was Sir Charles Seely, 1st Baronet[15].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's mother was Emily Evans[16].
  • Among John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's spouses was Emily Crichton[17].
  • Among John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's spouses was Evelyn Izmé Murray[18].
  • A child of John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone was John Seely, 2nd Baron Mottistone[19].
  • A child of John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone was Patrick Seely, 3rd Baron Mottistone[20].
  • A child of John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone was David Seely, 4th Baron Mottistone[21].
  • A child of John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone was Frank Reginald Seely[22].
  • A child of John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone was Emily Grace Seely[23].
  • A child of John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone was Irene Florence Seely[24].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone held citizenship in United Kingdom[25].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[26].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's professions included politician[6].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's professions included non-fiction writer[7].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone worked as a military officer[8].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone worked as a minister[9].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's professions included jurist[10].
  • John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's field of work was politics[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Derbyshire[2], John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone… Recorded date of birth include May 31, 1868[3] and January 1, 1868[13]. His father was Sir Charles Seely, 1st Baronet[15]. His mother was Emily Evans[16].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[28] and Harrow School[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], non-fiction writer[7], military officer[8], minister[9], and jurist[10]. Fields of work include politics[27], military command[30], defence ministry[31], and law[32]. Positions held include Secretary of State for War[33], a position[34], in Kingdom of Great Britain[35]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[36], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[39], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1923[42]; member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[43], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1918[46]; member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[47], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1910[50]; and member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[51], a position[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1910[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[55], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[56], and Distinguished Service Order[57].

Personal Life

Spouses include Emily Crichton[17], 1870–1913[58] and Evelyn Izmé Murray[18], 1886–1976[59]. Children include John Seely, 2nd Baron Mottistone[19], an architect[60], 1899–1963[61], of United Kingdom[62], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[63]; Patrick Seely, 3rd Baron Mottistone[20], a politician[64], 1905–1966[65], of United Kingdom[66]; David Seely, 4th Baron Mottistone[21]; Frank Reginald Seely[22]; Emily Grace Seely[23]; and Irene Florence Seely[24]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party[67] and Liberal Party[68].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 7, 1947[5] and January 1, 1947[14]. Recorded place of death include City of Westminster[4], a London borough[69], in United Kingdom[70], founded in 1965[71] and London[12], a metropolis[72], in Roman Empire[73], founded in 0047[74].

Why It Matters

John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone born?

John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's place of birth was Derbyshire[2].

Where did John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone die?

John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone passed away in City of Westminster[4].

Who were John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's parents?

John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's father was Sir Charles Seely, 1st Baronet[15]. John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's mother was Emily Evans[16].

Who was John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone married to?

John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone's spouses include Emily Crichton[17] and Evelyn Izmé Murray[18].

What did John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone do for work?

John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone worked as politician[6], non-fiction writer[7], military officer[8], minister[9], and jurist[10].

Where did John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone go to school?

John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone was educated at Trinity College[28] and Harrow School[29].

What awards did John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[55], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[56], and Distinguished Service Order[57].

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    Educated at Trinity College, Harrow School
    Place of death City of Westminster, London
    Occupation politician, non-fiction writer, military officer +2
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