Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie

British diplomat (1834–1906)
Person human Q7183405
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Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie

Summary

Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie is a human[1]. He was born on October 13, 1834[2]. He died on May 12, 1906[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie was born on October 13, 1834[2].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie died on May 12, 1906[3].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's father was Raikes Currie[6].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's mother was Laura Sophia Wodehouse[7].
  • Among Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's spouses was Violet Fane[8].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie worked as a diplomat[4].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie worked as a politician[5].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[10].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Ottoman Empire[11].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie held the position of Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[12].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie held the position of Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[13].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie held the position of member of the House of Lords[14].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie was employed by Foreign Office[15].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie was educated at Eton College[16].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie is recorded as male[18].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's noble title is recorded as baron[20].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's noble title is recorded as Baron Currie[21].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's given name is recorded as Philip[22].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[23].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
  • Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's sibling is recorded as Bertram Wodehouse Currie[25].

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Origins and Family

Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie was born on October 13, 1834[2]. His father was Raikes Currie[6]. His mother was Laura Sophia Wodehouse[7].

Education

Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie was educated at Eton College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4] and politician[5]. Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie was employed by Foreign Office[15]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[10], a position[26], in Italy[27]; ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Ottoman Empire[11], a historical position[28], in Ottoman Empire[29], founded in 1801[30]; Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[12], a Principal Private Secretary[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[13], a Permanent Secretary[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and member of the House of Lords[14], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1801[37].

Recognition

Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].

Personal Life

Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie was married to Violet Fane[8].

Death and Burial

Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie died on May 12, 1906[3].

FAQs

Who were Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's parents?

Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's father was Raikes Currie[6]. Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's mother was Laura Sophia Wodehouse[7].

Who was Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie married to?

Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie's spouses include Violet Fane[8].

What did Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie do for work?

Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie worked as diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Where did Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie go to school?

Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie was educated at Eton College[16].

What awards did Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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