John Strachey

East India Company civil servant (1823-1907)
Person human Q6191751
John Strachey
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John Strachey

Summary

John Strachey is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 5, 1823[3]. He died in South Kensington[4]. He died on December 19, 1907[5]. He worked as an official[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Strachey was born in London[2].
  • John Strachey died in South Kensington[4].
  • John Strachey was born on June 5, 1823[3].
  • John Strachey died on December 19, 1907[5].
  • John Strachey is buried at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Chew Magna[8].
  • John Strachey's father was Edward Strachey[9].
  • John Strachey's mother was Julia Woobine Kirkpatrick[10].
  • John Strachey was married to Katherine Jane Batten[11].
  • A child of John Strachey was Arthur Strachey[12].
  • A child of John Strachey was Katherine Strachey[13].
  • A child of John Strachey was Winifred Strachey[14].
  • A child of John Strachey was Nina Strachey[15].
  • A child of John Strachey was Mary Lawrence Strachey[16].
  • A child of John Strachey was Jane Strachey[17].
  • John Strachey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • John Strachey's professions included official[6].
  • John Strachey held the position of Governor-General of India[19].
  • John Strachey was educated at East India Company College[20].
  • John Strachey received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[21].
  • John Strachey received the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[22].
  • John Strachey is recorded as male[23].
  • John Strachey's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Strachey's Commons category is recorded as John Strachey (civil servant)[25].
  • John Strachey's family name is recorded as Strachey[26].
  • John Strachey's given name is recorded as John[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], John Strachey… he was born on June 5, 1823[3]. His father was Edward Strachey[9]. His mother was Julia Woobine Kirkpatrick[10].

Education

John Strachey was educated at East India Company College[20].

Career and Affiliations

John Strachey's professions included official[6]. He held the position of Governor-General of India[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[21] and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[22].

Personal Life

Among John Strachey's spouses was Katherine Jane Batten[11]. Children include Arthur Strachey[12], a judge[28], 1858–1901[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30], awarded the Knight Bachelor[31]; Katherine Strachey[13]; Winifred Strachey[14], 1864–1892[32]; Nina Strachey[15], 1866–1946[33]; Mary Lawrence Strachey[16], 1868–1955[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35]; and Jane Strachey[17], 1870–1958[36].

Death and Burial

John Strachey died on December 19, 1907[5]. He passed away in South Kensington[4]. Burial took place at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Chew Magna[8].

Why It Matters

John Strachey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was John Strachey born?

John Strachey was born in London[2].

Where did John Strachey die?

John Strachey died in South Kensington[4].

Who were John Strachey's parents?

John Strachey's father was Edward Strachey[9]. John Strachey's mother was Julia Woobine Kirkpatrick[10].

Who was John Strachey married to?

John Strachey's spouses include Katherine Jane Batten[11].

What did John Strachey do for work?

John Strachey worked as official[6].

Where did John Strachey go to school?

John Strachey was educated at East India Company College[20].

What awards did John Strachey receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[21] and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Descent and Alliances of Croslegh, or Crossle, or Crossley, of Scaitcliffe; and Coddington, of Oldbridge; and Evans, of Eyton Hall. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Descent and Alliances of Croslegh, or Crossle, or Crossley, of Scaitcliffe; and Coddington, of Oldbridge; and Evans, of Eyton Hall. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation official
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Given name John
    Sibling Richard Strachey, Edward Strachey
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