Robert Henry Meade

British civil servant (1835–1898)
Person human Q7345437
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Robert Henry Meade

Summary

Robert Henry Meade is a human[1]. He was born on December 16, 1835[2]. He died on January 8, 1898[3]. He worked as a civil servant[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Robert Henry Meade was born on December 16, 1835[2].
  • Robert Henry Meade died on January 8, 1898[3].
  • Robert Henry Meade's father was Richard Meade, 3rd Earl of Clanwilliam[6].
  • Robert Henry Meade's mother was Lady Elizabeth Herbert[7].
  • Robert Henry Meade was married to Lady Mary Elizabeth Lascelles[8].
  • Among Robert Henry Meade's spouses was Caroline Georgiana Grenfell[9].
  • A child of Robert Henry Meade was Charles Francis Meade[10].
  • A child of Robert Henry Meade was Mary Elizabeth Blanche Meade[11].
  • Robert Henry Meade held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Robert Henry Meade's professions included civil servant[4].
  • Robert Henry Meade held the position of Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[13].
  • Robert Henry Meade held the position of Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies[14].
  • Among Robert Henry Meade's employers was Foreign Office[15].
  • Robert Henry Meade was educated at Exeter College[16].
  • Robert Henry Meade was educated at Harrow School[17].
  • Robert Henry Meade received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Robert Henry Meade is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert Henry Meade's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert Henry Meade's Commons category is recorded as Robert Henry Meade[21].
  • Robert Henry Meade's family name is recorded as Meade[22].
  • Robert Henry Meade's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Robert Henry Meade's given name is recorded as Henry[24].
  • Robert Henry Meade's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[25].
  • Robert Henry Meade's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[26].
  • Robert Henry Meade's sibling is recorded as Richard Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Henry Meade was born on December 16, 1835[2]. His father was Richard Meade, 3rd Earl of Clanwilliam[6]. His mother was Lady Elizabeth Herbert[7].

Education

Educated at Exeter College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1314[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Harrow School[17], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1572[34].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Henry Meade's professions included civil servant[4]. Among his employers was Foreign Office[15]. Positions held include Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[13], a Principal Private Secretary[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies[14].

Recognition

Robert Henry Meade received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Mary Elizabeth Lascelles[8] and Caroline Georgiana Grenfell[9], 1853–1881[37]. Children include Charles Francis Meade[10], a mountaineer[38], 1881–1975[39] and Mary Elizabeth Blanche Meade[11].

Death and Burial

Robert Henry Meade died on January 8, 1898[3].

Why It Matters

Robert Henry Meade ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Robert Henry Meade's parents?

Robert Henry Meade's father was Richard Meade, 3rd Earl of Clanwilliam[6]. Robert Henry Meade's mother was Lady Elizabeth Herbert[7].

Who was Robert Henry Meade married to?

Robert Henry Meade's spouses include Lady Mary Elizabeth Lascelles[8] and Caroline Georgiana Grenfell[9].

What did Robert Henry Meade do for work?

Robert Henry Meade worked as civil servant[4].

Where did Robert Henry Meade go to school?

Robert Henry Meade was educated at Exeter College[16] and Harrow School[17].

What awards did Robert Henry Meade receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Child Charles Francis Meade, Mary Elizabeth Blanche Meade
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