Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield

British Army officer and courtier of Queen Elizabeth II
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Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield

Summary

Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on September 7, 1913[3]. He died in Cheltenham[4]. He died on December 23, 1999[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and sculptor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,048 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield was born in London[2].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield died in Cheltenham[4].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield was born on September 7, 1913[3].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield died on December 23, 1999[5].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield's father was Hugo Charteris[10].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield's mother was Lady Violet Benson[11].
  • Among Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield's spouses was Mary Margesson[12].
  • A child of Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield was Francesca Pearson, Baron Pearson of Rannoch[13].
  • A child of Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield was Andrew Charteris[14].
  • A child of Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield was Harold Francis Charteris[15].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield worked as a politician[7].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield's professions included sculptor[8].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield held the position of Private Secretary to the Sovereign[18].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield held the position of ambassador[20].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield was educated at Eton College[22].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[23].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[26].
  • Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield received the Royal Victorian Chain[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield… he was born on September 7, 1913[3]. His father was Hugo Charteris[10]. His mother was Lady Violet Benson[11].

Education

Educated at Eton College[22], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[23], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and sculptor[8]. Positions held include Private Secretary to the Sovereign[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; ambassador[20], a diplomatic rank[38]; and member of the House of Lords[21], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1801[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1815[46]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[26], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Royal Victorian Chain[27], an award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1902[51]; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[52], a grade of an order[53], in Austria[54]; and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[55], a grade of an order[56], in Germany[57].

Personal Life

Among Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield's spouses was Mary Margesson[12]. Children include Francesca Pearson, Baron Pearson of Rannoch[13], b. 1945[58], of United Kingdom[59]; Andrew Charteris[14], 1947–2022[60], of United Kingdom[61]; and Harold Francis Charteris[15], b. 1950[62].

Death and Burial

Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield died on December 23, 1999[5]. He passed away in Cheltenham[4].

Why It Matters

Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,048 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield born?

Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield was born in London[2].

Where did Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield die?

Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield died in Cheltenham[4].

Who were Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield's parents?

Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield's father was Hugo Charteris[10]. Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield's mother was Lady Violet Benson[11].

Who was Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield married to?

Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield's spouses include Mary Margesson[12].

What did Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield do for work?

Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and sculptor[8].

Where did Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield go to school?

Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield was educated at Eton College[22] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[23].

What awards did Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[26], and Royal Victorian Chain[27].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, politician, sculptor
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  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Cheltenham
    Award received
    Child Francesca Pearson, Baron Pearson of Rannoch, Andrew Charteris, Harold Francis Charteris
    Depicted by Lord Charteris of Amisfield (1913-2000)
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