John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley

British diplomat (1826-1902)
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John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley
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John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley

Summary

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley is a human[1]. He was born in Wymondham[2]. He was born on January 7, 1826[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 8, 1902[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley's place of birth was Wymondham[2].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley died in London[4].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley was born on January 7, 1826[3].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley died on April 8, 1902[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter, Kimberley[9].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley's father was Henry Wodehouse[10].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley's mother was Anne Gurdon[11].
  • Among John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley's spouses was Lady Florence FitzGibbon[12].
  • A child of John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley was Armine Wodehouse[13].
  • A child of John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley was John Wodehouse, 2nd Earl of Kimberley[14].
  • A child of John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley was Lady Alice Wodehouse[15].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley worked as a politician[6].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley's professions included diplomat[7].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[17].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley held the position of Lord President of the Council[18].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[19].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley held the position of Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Russian Empire[21].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley was employed by Foreign Office[23].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley was educated at Christ Church[24].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley was educated at Eton College[25].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley received the Order of the Garter[26].
  • John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley was born in Wymondham[2]. He was born on January 7, 1826[3]. His father was Henry Wodehouse[10]. His mother was Anne Gurdon[11].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[24], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[25], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley was employed by Foreign Office[23]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[17], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1361[37]; Lord President of the Council[18], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1530[40]; Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[19], a public office[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1782[43]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Russian Empire[21], a historical position[46], in Russian Empire[47], founded in 1801[48]; and member of the House of Lords[22], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1801[51].

Recognition

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley received the Order of the Garter[26].

Personal Life

Among John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley's spouses was Lady Florence FitzGibbon[12]. Children include Armine Wodehouse[13], a politician[52], 1860–1901[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54]; John Wodehouse, 2nd Earl of Kimberley[14], a politician[55], 1848–1932[56], of United Kingdom[57]; and Lady Alice Wodehouse[15], 1850–1937[58]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[59].

Death and Burial

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley died on April 8, 1902[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter, Kimberley[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley include Kimberley[60], a Regions of Western Australia[61], in Australia[62].

Why It Matters

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include Kimberley[60], a Regions of Western Australia[61], in Australia[62].

FAQs

Where was John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley born?

Born in Wymondham[2], John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley…

Where did John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley die?

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley passed away in London[4].

Who were John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley's parents?

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley's father was Henry Wodehouse[10]. John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley's mother was Anne Gurdon[11].

Who was John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley married to?

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley's spouses include Lady Florence FitzGibbon[12].

What did John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley do for work?

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley go to school?

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley was educated at Christ Church[24] and Eton College[25].

What awards did John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[26].

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