Martin Gosselin

British diplomat
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Martin Gosselin

Summary

Martin Gosselin is a human[1]. Born in Hertford[2], he… he was born on January 17, 1847[3]. He passed away in Lisbon[4]. He died on January 17, 1905[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Key Facts

  • Martin Gosselin was born in Hertford[2].
  • Martin Gosselin died in Lisbon[4].
  • Martin Gosselin was born on January 17, 1847[3].
  • Martin Gosselin died on January 17, 1905[5].
  • Martin Gosselin is buried at Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Widford[8].
  • Martin Gosselin's father was Martin Hadsley Gosselin[9].
  • Martin Gosselin's mother was Frances Orris Marshall[10].
  • Martin Gosselin was married to Katherine Frances Gerard[11].
  • A child of Martin Gosselin was Mary Frances Emma Gosselin[12].
  • A child of Martin Gosselin was Elaine M. C. K. Gosselin[13].
  • Martin Gosselin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Martin Gosselin's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Martin Gosselin's professions included politician[7].
  • Martin Gosselin held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Portugal[15].
  • Martin Gosselin was employed by Foreign Office[16].
  • Martin Gosselin's education included a stint at Christ Church[17].
  • Martin Gosselin was educated at Eton College[18].
  • Martin Gosselin received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Martin Gosselin is recorded as male[20].
  • Martin Gosselin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[22].
  • Martin Gosselin's family name is recorded as Gosselin[23].
  • Martin Gosselin's given name is recorded as Martin[24].
  • Martin Gosselin's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[25].
  • Martin Gosselin's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[26].

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Origins and Family

Martin Gosselin was born in Hertford[2]. He was born on January 17, 1847[3]. His father was Martin Hadsley Gosselin[9]. His mother was Frances Orris Marshall[10].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[17], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1546[29], headquartered in Oxford[30] and Eton College[18], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Martin Gosselin was employed by Foreign Office[16]. He held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Portugal[15].

Recognition

Martin Gosselin received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

Personal Life

Martin Gosselin was married to Katherine Frances Gerard[11]. Children include Mary Frances Emma Gosselin[12], 1881–1954[34] and Elaine M. C. K. Gosselin[13], 1892–1964[35].

Death and Burial

Martin Gosselin died on January 17, 1905[5]. He died in Lisbon[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[22]. He is buried at Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Widford[8].

FAQs

Where was Martin Gosselin born?

Martin Gosselin was born in Hertford[2].

Where did Martin Gosselin die?

Martin Gosselin passed away in Lisbon[4].

Who were Martin Gosselin's parents?

Martin Gosselin's father was Martin Hadsley Gosselin[9]. Martin Gosselin's mother was Frances Orris Marshall[10].

Who was Martin Gosselin married to?

Martin Gosselin's spouses include Katherine Frances Gerard[11].

What did Martin Gosselin do for work?

Martin Gosselin worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Martin Gosselin go to school?

Martin Gosselin was educated at Christ Church[17] and Eton College[18].

What awards did Martin Gosselin receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 8h ago · Charles Matthews · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Mary Frances Emma Gosselin, Elaine M. C. K. Gosselin
    Given name Martin
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P40]]: [[Q140141563]]"
  2. 12h ago · Charles Matthews · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Frances Orris Marshall
    Freebase id /m/012sp14h
    Family name Gosselin
    Find a grave memorial id 271965926
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1|1 */ [[Property:P735]]: [[Q18002399]]"
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