Sidney Barton

British diplomat (1876-1946)
Person human Q11059251
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Sidney Barton

Summary

Sidney Barton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Exeter[2]. He was born on November 26, 1876[3]. He died on January 20, 1946[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Exeter[2], Sidney Barton…
  • Sidney Barton was born on November 26, 1876[3].
  • Sidney Barton died on January 20, 1946[4].
  • Sidney Barton's father was James Barton[7].
  • Sidney Barton's mother was Mary Barbara Barclay[8].
  • Sidney Barton was married to Mary Ethel Winifred MacEwen[9].
  • A child of Sidney Barton was James Alexander Barclay Barton[10].
  • A child of Sidney Barton was Marion Barton[11].
  • A child of Sidney Barton was Barbara Esmé Barton[12].
  • A child of Sidney Barton was Hugh Barton[13].
  • Sidney Barton held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Sidney Barton worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Sidney Barton's professions included politician[6].
  • Sidney Barton held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ethiopia[15].
  • Sidney Barton was employed by Foreign Office[16].
  • Sidney Barton was educated at St Paul's School[17].
  • Sidney Barton received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Sidney Barton received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Sidney Barton is recorded as male[20].
  • Sidney Barton's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Sidney Barton's Commons category is recorded as Sidney Barton[22].
  • Sidney Barton's family name is recorded as Barton[23].
  • Sidney Barton's given name is recorded as Sidney[24].
  • Sidney Barton's described by source is recorded as Who's Who in the Far East[25].
  • Sidney Barton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Sidney Barton's place of birth was Exeter[2]. He was born on November 26, 1876[3]. His father was James Barton[7]. His mother was Mary Barbara Barclay[8].

Education

Sidney Barton was educated at St Paul's School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and politician[6]. Among Sidney Barton's employers was Foreign Office[16]. He held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ethiopia[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Personal Life

Among Sidney Barton's spouses was Mary Ethel Winifred MacEwen[9]. Children include James Alexander Barclay Barton[10], 1905–1940[31]; Marion Barton[11], b. 1907[32]; Barbara Esmé Barton[12], b. 1908[33]; and Hugh Barton[13], a businessperson[34], 1911–1989[35], of United Kingdom[36].

Death and Burial

Sidney Barton died on January 20, 1946[4].

FAQs

Where was Sidney Barton born?

Sidney Barton's place of birth was Exeter[2].

Who were Sidney Barton's parents?

Sidney Barton's father was James Barton[7]. Sidney Barton's mother was Mary Barbara Barclay[8].

Who was Sidney Barton married to?

Sidney Barton's spouses include Mary Ethel Winifred MacEwen[9].

What did Sidney Barton do for work?

Sidney Barton worked as diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Where did Sidney Barton go to school?

Sidney Barton was educated at St Paul's School[17].

What awards did Sidney Barton receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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