Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar

British politician (1860-1934)
Person human Q1386511
Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar
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Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar

Summary

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar is a human[1]. He was born in Kirkcaldy[2]. He was born on March 6, 1860[3]. He passed away in Kirkcaldy[4]. He died on March 30, 1934[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar was born in Kirkcaldy[2].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar died in Kirkcaldy[4].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar was born on March 6, 1860[3].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar died on March 30, 1934[5].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's father was Robert Ferguson[8].
  • Among Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's spouses was Helen Ferguson, Viscountess Novar[9].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's professions included politician[6].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[11].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar held the position of Governor-General of Australia[12].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar held the position of member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar is recorded as male[20].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's noble title is recorded as viscount[22].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's noble title is recorded as Viscount Novar[23].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar was affiliated with the Liberal Party[24].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's military branch is recorded as British Army[25].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's Commons category is recorded as Ronald Munro-Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar[26].
  • Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's given name is recorded as Ronald[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's place of birth was Kirkcaldy[2]. He was born on March 6, 1860[3]. His father was Robert Ferguson[8].

Education

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].

Career and Affiliations

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Scotland[11], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1705[30]; Governor-General of Australia[12], a position[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1901[33]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1910[38]; member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1910[41]; and member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1906[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46] and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[47], in France[48].

Personal Life

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar was married to Helen Ferguson, Viscountess Novar[9]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[24].

Death and Burial

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar died on March 30, 1934[5]. He died in Kirkcaldy[4].

Why It Matters

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar born?

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's place of birth was Kirkcaldy[2].

Where did Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar die?

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar passed away in Kirkcaldy[4].

Who were Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's parents?

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's father was Robert Ferguson[8].

Who was Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar married to?

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar's spouses include Helen Ferguson, Viscountess Novar[9].

What did Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar do for work?

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar worked as politician[6].

Where did Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar go to school?

Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].

What awards did Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18] and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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