Richard Wood, Baron Holderness
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Summary
Richard Wood, Baron Holderness was born on October 5, 1920[1], in London[2]. He died on August 11, 2002[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (317 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax[6]
- Mother: Lady Dorothy Onslow[7]
- Spouse: Diana Kellett[8]
- Child: Emma Wood[9], Edward Wood[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Native language: British English[13]
- Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14], member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], member of the House of Lords[24], Shadow Secretary of State for International Development[25]
- Educated at: Eton College[26], New College[27], St Cyprian's School[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Noble title: baron[30]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[31]
- Military branch: British Army[32]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[34]
- Family name: Wood[35]
- Given name: Richard[36], Frederick[37]
- Work location: London[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: Richard Wood, Baron Holderness[40]
- Number of children: 2[41]
- Candidacy in election: February 1974 United Kingdom general election[42], 1964 United Kingdom general election[43], 1950 United Kingdom general election[44], 1955 United Kingdom general election[45], 1959 United Kingdom general election[46], 1966 United Kingdom general election[47], 1970 United Kingdom general election[48], October 1974 United Kingdom general election[49], 1951 United Kingdom general election[50]
- Writing language: British English[51]
Why It Matters
Richard Wood, Baron Holderness is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Richard Wood, Baron Holderness born?
Richard Wood, Baron Holderness's place of birth was London[2].
Who were Richard Wood, Baron Holderness's parents?
Richard Wood, Baron Holderness's father was Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax[6]. Richard Wood, Baron Holderness's mother was Lady Dorothy Onslow[7].
Who was Richard Wood, Baron Holderness married to?
Richard Wood, Baron Holderness's spouses include Diana Kellett[8].
What did Richard Wood, Baron Holderness do for work?
Richard Wood, Baron Holderness worked as a politician[4].
Where did Richard Wood, Baron Holderness go to school?
Richard Wood, Baron Holderness was educated at Eton College[26], New College[27], and St Cyprian's School[28].