Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe

British diplomat (1858-1945)
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Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe

Summary

Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 12, 1858[3]. He died in Cairo[4]. He died on June 20, 1945[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and poet[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's place of birth was London[2].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe passed away in Cairo[4].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe was born on January 12, 1858[3].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe died on June 20, 1945[5].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe is buried at St Bertoline's Church, Barthomley[11].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's father was Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton[12].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's mother was Annabella Hungerford Crewe[13].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe was married to Peggy Crewe-Milnes, Marchioness of Crewe[14].
  • Among Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's spouses was Sibyl Marcia Graham[15].
  • A child of Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe was Mary Innes-Ker, Duchess of Roxburghe[16].
  • A child of Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe was Cynthia Colville[17].
  • A child of Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe was Lady Annabel Crewe-Milnes[18].
  • A child of Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe was Richard Crewe-Milnes[19].
  • A child of Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe was Lady Celia Crewe-Milnes[20].
  • A child of Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe was Lord Richard Crew-Milnes[21].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe held citizenship in United Kingdom[22].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's professions included writer[8].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's professions included poet[9].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe held the position of Lord President of the Council[23].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[24].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[25].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe held the position of Secretary of State for Education[26].
  • Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe… he was born on January 12, 1858[3]. His father was Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton[12]. His mother was Annabella Hungerford Crewe[13].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[28] and Harrow School[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and poet[9]. Among Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's employers was Foreign Office[30]. Positions held include Lord President of the Council[23], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1530[33]; Leader of the House of Lords[24], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1721[36]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[25], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1171[39]; Secretary of State for Education[26], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1992[42]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[45], a position[46], in France[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Victorian Chain[48], Order of the Garter[49], Order of St Patrick[50], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[51].

Personal Life

Spouses include Peggy Crewe-Milnes, Marchioness of Crewe[14], a magistrate[52], 1881–1967[53], of United Kingdom[54], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[55] and Sibyl Marcia Graham[15], 1857–1887[56]. Children include Mary Innes-Ker, Duchess of Roxburghe[16], 1915–2014[57], of United Kingdom[58]; Cynthia Colville[17], a lady-in-waiting[59], 1884–1968[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[62]; Lady Annabel Crewe-Milnes[18]; Richard Crewe-Milnes[19]; Lady Celia Crewe-Milnes[20]; and Lord Richard Crew-Milnes[21]. Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe was affiliated with the Liberal Party[63].

Death and Burial

Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe died on June 20, 1945[5]. He died in Cairo[4]. Burial took place at St Bertoline's Church, Barthomley[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe born?

Born in London[2], Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe…

Where did Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe die?

Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe died in Cairo[4].

Who were Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's parents?

Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's father was Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton[12]. Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's mother was Annabella Hungerford Crewe[13].

Who was Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe married to?

Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe's spouses include Peggy Crewe-Milnes, Marchioness of Crewe[14] and Sibyl Marcia Graham[15].

What did Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe do for work?

Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and poet[9].

Where did Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe go to school?

Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe was educated at Trinity College[28] and Harrow School[29].

What awards did Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe receive?

Honors received include Royal Victorian Chain[48], Order of the Garter[49], Order of St Patrick[50], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[51].

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  2. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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