Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell

British diplomat, poet, and politician (1858-1941)
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Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell

Summary

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1858-11-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Shamley Green[4]. He died on +1941-07-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was born in London[2].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell died in Shamley Green[4].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was born on +1858-11-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell died on +1941-07-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell's father was James Rennell Rodd[11].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell's mother was Elizabeth Anne Thomson[12].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was married to Lilias Guthrie[13].
  • A child of Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was Evelyn Emmet, Baroness Emmet of Amberley[14].
  • A child of Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell[15].
  • A child of Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was Christopher John Rodd[16].
  • A child of Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was Gloria Elinor Rodd[17].
  • A child of Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was Peter Rodd[18].
  • A child of Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was Gustaf Rodd[19].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell worked as a politician[7].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell's professions included poet[8].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell's professions included writer[9].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[25].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[26].
  • Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was employed by Foreign Office[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell… he was born on +1858-11-09T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was James Rennell Rodd[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Anne Thomson[12].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[28], a college of the University of Oxford[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1263[31], headquartered in Oxford[32] and Haileybury and Imperial Service College[33], a boarding school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1862[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was employed by Foreign Office[27]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1931[41]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1929[44]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1924[47]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[25], a position[48], in Italy[49]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[26], a position[50], in Sweden[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[52], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[53], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[54], Serena Medal[55], and Newdigate Prize[56].

Personal Life

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was married to Lilias Guthrie[13]. Children include Evelyn Emmet, Baroness Emmet of Amberley[14], a politician[57], 1899–1980[58], of United Kingdom[59]; Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell[15], an explorer[60], 1895–1978[61], of United Kingdom[62], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[63]; Christopher John Rodd[16]; Gloria Elinor Rodd[17], 1901–1975[64]; Peter Rodd[18], a military personnel[65], 1904–1968[66], of United Kingdom[67]; and Gustaf Rodd[19], an aristocrat[68], 1905–1974[69]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[70].

Death and Burial

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell died on +1941-07-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Shamley Green[4].

Why It Matters

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell born?

Born in London[2], Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell…

Where did Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell die?

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell passed away in Shamley Green[4].

Who were Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell's parents?

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell's father was James Rennell Rodd[11]. Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell's mother was Elizabeth Anne Thomson[12].

Who was Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell married to?

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell's spouses include Lilias Guthrie[13].

What did Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell do for work?

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], poet[8], and writer[9].

Where did Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell go to school?

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was educated at Balliol College[28] and Haileybury and Imperial Service College[33].

What awards did Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[52], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[53], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[54], and Serena Medal[55].

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