John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley

British peer, and bobsled racer
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John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley

Summary

John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley is a human[1]. He was born on May 12, 1924[2]. He died on May 26, 2002[3]. He worked as a politician[4], aristocrat[5], bobsledder[6], and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was born on May 12, 1924[2].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley died on May 26, 2002[3].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's father was John Wodehouse, 3rd Earl of Kimberley[8].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's mother was Margaret Irby[9].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was married to Diana Legh[10].
  • Among John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's spouses was Carmel Maguire[11].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was married to Cynthia Abdy Collins[12].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was married to Margaret Simons[13].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was married to Gillian Ireland-Smith[14].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was married to Jane Consett[15].
  • A child of John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was John Wodehouse, 5th Earl of Kimberley[16].
  • A child of John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was Edward Wodehouse[17].
  • A child of John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was Henry Wodehouse[18].
  • A child of John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was Charles Wodehouse[19].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • British English was John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's native language[22].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley worked as a politician[4].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's professions included aristocrat[5].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's professions included bobsledder[6].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's professions included writer[7].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley held the position of heir apparent[24].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was educated at Eton College[25].
  • John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's education included a stint at Magdalene College[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was born on May 12, 1924[2]. His father was John Wodehouse, 3rd Earl of Kimberley[8]. His mother was Margaret Irby[9]. British English was his native language[22].

Education

Educated at Eton College[25], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29] and Magdalene College[26], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1428[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], aristocrat[5], bobsledder[6], and writer[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[23], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1801[35] and heir apparent[24], a position[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Diana Legh[10], 1924–2000[37]; Carmel Maguire[11], an aristocrat[38], 1924–1992[39], of Australia[40]; Cynthia Abdy Collins[12], 1915–1999[41]; Margaret Simons[13]; Gillian Ireland-Smith[14]; and Jane Consett[15], b. 1944[42]. Children include John Wodehouse, 5th Earl of Kimberley[16], an aristocrat[43], b. 1951[44], of United Kingdom[45], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[46]; Edward Wodehouse[17]; Henry Wodehouse[18], b. 1956[47], of United Kingdom[48]; and Charles Wodehouse[19].

Death and Burial

John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley died on May 26, 2002[3].

FAQs

Who were John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's parents?

John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's father was John Wodehouse, 3rd Earl of Kimberley[8]. John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's mother was Margaret Irby[9].

Who was John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley married to?

John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley's spouses include Diana Legh[10], Carmel Maguire[11], Cynthia Abdy Collins[12], and Margaret Simons[13].

What did John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley do for work?

John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley worked as politician[4], aristocrat[5], bobsledder[6], and writer[7].

Where did John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley go to school?

John Wodehouse, 4th Earl of Kimberley was educated at Eton College[25] and Magdalene College[26].

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