Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield

British diplomat (1904-1996)
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Summary

Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield was born on February 3, 1904[1], in London[2]. He died on November 9, 1996[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Father: Ernest Makins[6]
  • Mother: Maria Florence Mellor[7]
  • Spouse: Alice Brooks Davis[8]
  • Child: Christopher Makins[9], Mary Makins[10], Cynthia Makins[11], Virginia Makins[12], Patricia Makins[13], Dwight William Makins, 3rd Baron Sherfield[14]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
  • Position held: ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United States[17], Permanent Secretary to the Treasury[18], member of the House of Lords[19]
  • Employer: Foreign Office[20]
  • Educated at: Christ Church[21], West Downs School[22], Winchester College[23]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25]
  • Member of: Royal Society[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Noble title: Baron Sherfield[28]
  • Given name: Roger[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]

FAQs

Where was Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield born?

Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield's place of birth was London[2].

Who were Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield's parents?

Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield's father was Ernest Makins[6]. Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield's mother was Maria Florence Mellor[7].

Who was Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield married to?

Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield's spouses include Alice Brooks Davis[8].

What did Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield do for work?

Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Where did Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield go to school?

Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield was educated at Christ Church[21], West Downs School[22], and Winchester College[23].

What awards did Roger Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Kindred Britain. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  23. [20] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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