Peter Ramsbotham

British Viscount and diplomat (1919-2010)
Person human Q2077718
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Peter Ramsbotham

Summary

Peter Ramsbotham is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1919-10-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hampshire[4]. He died on +2010-04-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peter Ramsbotham was born in London[2].
  • Peter Ramsbotham died in Hampshire[4].
  • Peter Ramsbotham was born on +1919-10-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Peter Ramsbotham died on +2010-04-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Peter Ramsbotham's father was Herwald Ramsbotham, 1st Viscount Soulbury[10].
  • Peter Ramsbotham's mother was Doris Violet de Stein[11].
  • Among Peter Ramsbotham's spouses was Frances Marie Massie Blomfield[12].
  • Among Peter Ramsbotham's spouses was Zaida Mary Megrah[13].
  • A child of Peter Ramsbotham was Oliver Ramsbotham[14].
  • A child of Peter Ramsbotham was Mary Frances Ramsbotham[15].
  • A child of Peter Ramsbotham was Simon Edward Ramsbotham[16].
  • Peter Ramsbotham held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Peter Ramsbotham held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Peter Ramsbotham's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Peter Ramsbotham's professions included politician[7].
  • Peter Ramsbotham worked as an aristocrat[8].
  • Peter Ramsbotham held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United States[19].
  • Peter Ramsbotham held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Iran[20].
  • Peter Ramsbotham held the position of High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Cyprus[21].
  • Peter Ramsbotham held the position of Governor of Bermuda[22].
  • Peter Ramsbotham was employed by MI5[23].
  • Peter Ramsbotham was employed by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[24].
  • Among Peter Ramsbotham's employers was Foreign Office[25].
  • Peter Ramsbotham was educated at Magdalen College[26].
  • Peter Ramsbotham's education included a stint at Eton College[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Peter Ramsbotham… he was born on +1919-10-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Herwald Ramsbotham, 1st Viscount Soulbury[10]. His mother was Doris Violet de Stein[11].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30] and Eton College[27], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. Employers include MI5[23], a security agency[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1909[36], headquartered in Thames House[37]; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[24], a department of the United Kingdom Government[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1968[40], headquartered in Foreign Office building[41]; and Foreign Office[25], a department of the United Kingdom Government[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1782[44]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United States[19], a position[45], in United States[46], founded in 1922[47]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Iran[20], a position[48], in Iran[49]; High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Cyprus[21], a position[50], in Cyprus[51]; and Governor of Bermuda[22], a position[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1612[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[55], a grade of an order[56], in United Kingdom[57]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[58], a grade of an order[59], in United Kingdom[60]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[61], a grade of an order[62], in United Kingdom[63]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[64]; and Knight of the Order of Saint John[65].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances Marie Massie Blomfield[12], 1919–1982[66] and Zaida Mary Megrah[13]. Children include Oliver Ramsbotham[14], a peace and conflict researcher[67], b. 1943[68], of United Kingdom[69]; Mary Frances Ramsbotham[15], 1945–1994[70]; and Simon Edward Ramsbotham[16], b. 1949[71].

Death and Burial

Peter Ramsbotham died on +2010-04-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Hampshire[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Ramsbotham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Peter Ramsbotham born?

Peter Ramsbotham was born in London[2].

Where did Peter Ramsbotham die?

Peter Ramsbotham died in Hampshire[4].

Who were Peter Ramsbotham's parents?

Peter Ramsbotham's father was Herwald Ramsbotham, 1st Viscount Soulbury[10]. Peter Ramsbotham's mother was Doris Violet de Stein[11].

Who was Peter Ramsbotham married to?

Peter Ramsbotham's spouses include Frances Marie Massie Blomfield[12] and Zaida Mary Megrah[13].

What did Peter Ramsbotham do for work?

Peter Ramsbotham worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8].

Where did Peter Ramsbotham go to school?

Peter Ramsbotham was educated at Magdalen College[26] and Eton College[27].

What awards did Peter Ramsbotham receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[55], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[58], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[61], and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[64].

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  2. [72] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [73] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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