Leo Amery

Summary

Leo Amery is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Gorakhpur^[2]. He was born on November 22, 1873^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on September 16, 1955^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], journalist^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Leo Amery was born in Gorakhpur^[2].
• Leo Amery passed away in London^[4].
• Leo Amery was born on November 22, 1873^[3].
• Leo Amery died on September 16, 1955^[5].
• Leo Amery's father was Charles Frederick Amery^[10].
• Leo Amery's mother was Elizabeth Johanna Saphir^[11].
• Leo Amery was married to Adeliza Florence Louise Hamar Greenwood^[12].
• A child of Leo Amery was Julian Amery, Baron Amery of Lustleigh^[13].
• A child of Leo Amery was John Amery^[14].
• Leo Amery held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[15].
• Leo Amery held citizenship in United Kingdom^[16].
• Leo Amery's professions included politician^[6].
• Leo Amery worked as a journalist^[7].
• Leo Amery worked as a writer^[8].
• Leo Amery held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies^[17].
• Leo Amery held the position of Secretary of State for India^[18].
• Leo Amery held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[19].
• Leo Amery held the position of First Lord of the Admiralty^[20].
• Leo Amery held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[21].
• Leo Amery held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[22].
• Among Leo Amery's employers was University of Oxford^[23].
• Leo Amery was educated at Balliol College^[24].
• Leo Amery was educated at Harrow School^[25].
• Leo Amery received the Order of the Companions of Honour^[26].
• Leo Amery was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gorakhpur^[2], Leo Amery… he was born on November 22, 1873^[3]. His father was Charles Frederick Amery^[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Johanna Saphir^[11].

Education

Educated at Balliol College^[24], a college of the University of Oxford^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1263^[30], headquartered in Oxford^[31] and Harrow School^[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], journalist^[7], and writer^[8]. Leo Amery was employed by University of Oxford^[23]. Positions held include Secretary of State for the Colonies^[17], a position^[32], in Kingdom of Great Britain^[33], founded in 1768^[34]; Secretary of State for India^[18], a position^[35], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[36], founded in 1858^[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[19], a position^[38], in United Kingdom^[39]; First Lord of the Admiralty^[20], a position^[40], in United Kingdom^[41], founded in 1628^[42]; member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[21], a position^[43], in United Kingdom^[44], founded in 1935^[45]; and member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[22], a position^[46], in United Kingdom^[47], founded in 1931^[48].

Recognition

Leo Amery received the Order of the Companions of Honour^[26].

Personal Life

Leo Amery was married to Adeliza Florence Louise Hamar Greenwood^[12]. Children include Julian Amery, Baron Amery of Lustleigh^[13], a politician^[49], 1919–1996^[50], of United Kingdom^[51] and John Amery^[14], a journalist^[52], 1912–1945^[53], of United Kingdom^[54]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party^[55] and Liberal Unionist Party^[56].

Death and Burial

Leo Amery died on September 16, 1955^[5]. He died in London^[4].

Why It Matters

Leo Amery ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[57] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[58]

Works attributed to him include Balfour Declaration^[59], a public statement^[60], written by Arthur Balfour^[61].

FAQs

Where was Leo Amery born?

Born in Gorakhpur^[2], Leo Amery…

Where did Leo Amery die?

Leo Amery died in London^[4].

Who were Leo Amery's parents?

Leo Amery's father was Charles Frederick Amery^[10]. Leo Amery's mother was Elizabeth Johanna Saphir^[11].

Who was Leo Amery married to?

Leo Amery's spouses include Adeliza Florence Louise Hamar Greenwood^[12].

What did Leo Amery do for work?

Leo Amery worked as politician^[6], journalist^[7], and writer^[8].

Where did Leo Amery go to school?

Leo Amery was educated at Balliol College^[24] and Harrow School^[25].

What awards did Leo Amery receive?

Honors received include Order of the Companions of Honour^[26].