Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell

British diplomat, poet, and politician (1858-1941)
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Summary

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was born on November 9, 1858[1], in London[2]. He died on July 26, 1941[3], in Shamley Green[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], politician[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: James Rennell Rodd[10]
  • Mother: Elizabeth Anne Thomson[11]
  • Spouse: Lilias Guthrie[12]
  • Child: Evelyn Emmet, Baroness Emmet of Amberley[13], Francis Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell[14], Christopher John Rodd[15], Gloria Elinor Rodd[16], Peter Rodd[17], Gustaf Rodd[18]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[19]
  • Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[24], ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[25]
  • Employer: Foreign Office[26]
  • Educated at: Balliol College[27], Haileybury and Imperial Service College[28]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[30], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[31], Serena Medal[32], Newdigate Prize[33]
  • Sex or gender: male[34]
  • Noble title: Baron Rennell[35]
  • Member of political party: Conservative Party[36]
  • Commons category: James Rennell Rodd[37]
  • Family name: Rodd[38]
  • Given name: James[39]
  • Work location: London[40]
  • Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[41], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[42]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
  • Name in native language: Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell[44]
  • Candidacy in election: 1929 United Kingdom general election[45], 1931 United Kingdom general election[46]

Why It Matters

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell born?

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell's place of birth was London[2].

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

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

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell's spouses include Lilias Guthrie[12].

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

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell worked as a diplomat[5], politician[6], poet[7], and writer[8].

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

Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell was educated at Balliol College[27] and Haileybury and Imperial Service College[28].

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

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[30], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[31], and Serena Medal[32].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [23] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [24] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  13. [25] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [8] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  28. [26] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [1] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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