Laurence Collier

British diplomat (1890–1976)
Person human Q2764696
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Laurence Collier

Summary

Laurence Collier is a human[1]. Born in Marylebone[2], he… he was born on +1890-06-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Richmond[4]. He died on +1976-10-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6].

Key Facts

  • Laurence Collier's place of birth was Marylebone[2].
  • Laurence Collier passed away in Richmond[4].
  • Laurence Collier was born on +1890-06-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Laurence Collier died on +1976-10-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Laurence Collier's father was John Collier[7].
  • Laurence Collier's mother was Ethel Huxley[8].
  • Laurence Collier was married to Eleanor Antoinette Watson[9].
  • A child of Laurence Collier was William Oswald Collier[10].
  • Laurence Collier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Laurence Collier's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Laurence Collier held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Norway[12].
  • Among Laurence Collier's employers was Foreign Office[13].
  • Laurence Collier's education included a stint at Bedales School[14].
  • Laurence Collier's education included a stint at Balliol College[15].
  • Laurence Collier received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Laurence Collier received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Laurence Collier is recorded as male[18].
  • Laurence Collier's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Laurence Collier's ISNI is recorded as 0000000065285124[20].
  • Laurence Collier's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 91179788[21].
  • Laurence Collier's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2009112543[22].
  • Laurence Collier's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0cd4qw[23].
  • Laurence Collier's family name is recorded as Collier[24].
  • Laurence Collier's given name is recorded as Laurence[25].
  • Laurence Collier's described by source is recorded as The Times[26].

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Origins and Family

Laurence Collier's place of birth was Marylebone[2]. He was born on +1890-06-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Collier[7]. His mother was Ethel Huxley[8].

Education

Educated at Bedales School[14], an independent school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1893[29] and Balliol College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1263[32], headquartered in Oxford[33].

Career and Affiliations

Laurence Collier worked as a diplomat[6]. Among his employers was Foreign Office[13]. He held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Norway[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

Among Laurence Collier's spouses was Eleanor Antoinette Watson[9]. A child of him was William Oswald Collier[10].

Death and Burial

Laurence Collier died on +1976-10-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Richmond[4].

FAQs

Where was Laurence Collier born?

Laurence Collier's place of birth was Marylebone[2].

Where did Laurence Collier die?

Laurence Collier died in Richmond[4].

Who were Laurence Collier's parents?

Laurence Collier's father was John Collier[7]. Laurence Collier's mother was Ethel Huxley[8].

Who was Laurence Collier married to?

Laurence Collier's spouses include Eleanor Antoinette Watson[9].

What did Laurence Collier do for work?

Laurence Collier worked as diplomat[6].

Where did Laurence Collier go to school?

Laurence Collier was educated at Bedales School[14] and Balliol College[15].

What awards did Laurence Collier receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16] and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The London Gazette 36544. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The London Gazette 34056. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. isni.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . The Times. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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