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].
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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].