Richard Hanbury-Tenison

British diplomat
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Richard Hanbury-Tenison

Summary

Richard Hanbury-Tenison is a human[1]. He was born on January 3, 1925[2]. He died on August 14, 2017[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4].

Key Facts

  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison was born on January 3, 1925[2].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison died on August 14, 2017[3].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison's father was Gerald Evan Farquhar Tenison[5].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison's mother was Ruth Julia Margarette Hanbury[6].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison was married to Euphan Wardlaw-Ramsay[7].
  • A child of Richard Hanbury-Tenison was Sarah Hanbury-Tenison[8].
  • A child of Richard Hanbury-Tenison was John Hanbury-Tenison[9].
  • A child of Richard Hanbury-Tenison was William Ayscough Hanbury-Tenison[10].
  • A child of Richard Hanbury-Tenison was Capel Thomas Hanbury-Tenison[11].
  • A child of Richard Hanbury-Tenison was Laura Mary Hanbury-Tenison[12].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison's professions included diplomat[4].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison held the position of High Sheriff of Gwent[14].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Gwent[15].
  • Among Richard Hanbury-Tenison's employers was Foreign Office[16].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison's education included a stint at Eton College[17].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison's education included a stint at Magdalen College[18].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison is recorded as male[20].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison's residence is recorded as Clytha Park[23].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
  • Richard Hanbury-Tenison's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Richard Hanbury-Tenison was born on January 3, 1925[2]. His father was Gerald Evan Farquhar Tenison[5]. His mother was Ruth Julia Margarette Hanbury[6].

Education

Educated at Eton College[17], a public school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1440[28] and Magdalen College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1458[31].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Hanbury-Tenison worked as a diplomat[4]. Among his employers was Foreign Office[16]. Positions held include High Sheriff of Gwent[14], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33] and Lord Lieutenant of Gwent[15], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Recognition

Richard Hanbury-Tenison received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19].

Personal Life

Richard Hanbury-Tenison was married to Euphan Wardlaw-Ramsay[7]. Children include Sarah Hanbury-Tenison[8], b. 1956[36]; John Hanbury-Tenison[9], b. 1957[37], of United Kingdom[38]; William Ayscough Hanbury-Tenison[10], b. 1962[39]; Capel Thomas Hanbury-Tenison[11], b. 1965[40], of United Kingdom[41]; and Laura Mary Hanbury-Tenison[12], b. 1966[42].

Death and Burial

Richard Hanbury-Tenison died on August 14, 2017[3].

FAQs

Who were Richard Hanbury-Tenison's parents?

Richard Hanbury-Tenison's father was Gerald Evan Farquhar Tenison[5]. Richard Hanbury-Tenison's mother was Ruth Julia Margarette Hanbury[6].

Who was Richard Hanbury-Tenison married to?

Richard Hanbury-Tenison's spouses include Euphan Wardlaw-Ramsay[7].

What did Richard Hanbury-Tenison do for work?

Richard Hanbury-Tenison worked as diplomat[4].

Where did Richard Hanbury-Tenison go to school?

Richard Hanbury-Tenison was educated at Eton College[17] and Magdalen College[18].

What awards did Richard Hanbury-Tenison receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . The London Gazette 47171. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [4] ↑ . telegraph.co.uk. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Charles Matthews · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Sarah Hanbury-Tenison, John Hanbury-Tenison, William Ayscough Hanbury-Tenison +2
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    Employer → Foreign Office
    Educated at → Eton College, Magdalen College
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