Sir George Petre

British diplomat (1822-1905)
Person human Q16031271
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Sir George Petre

Summary

Sir George Petre is a human[1]. He was born in Twickenham[2]. He was born on +1822-09-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Brighton[4]. He died on +1905-05-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Sir George Petre was born in Twickenham[2].
  • Sir George Petre passed away in Brighton[4].
  • Sir George Petre was born on +1822-09-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Sir George Petre died on +1905-05-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Sir George Petre's father was Henry Petre[8].
  • Sir George Petre's mother was Elizabeth Glynn[9].
  • Sir George Petre was married to Emma Sneyd[10].
  • A child of Sir George Petre was Florence Petre[11].
  • A child of Sir George Petre was George Petre[12].
  • A child of Sir George Petre was Henry Petre[13].
  • A child of Sir George Petre was Algernon Petre[14].
  • A child of Sir George Petre was Alfred Petre[15].
  • A child of Sir George Petre was Herbert Petre[16].
  • Sir George Petre held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Sir George Petre's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Sir George Petre held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Argentina[18].
  • Sir George Petre held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Portugal[19].
  • Sir George Petre held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Württemberg[20].
  • Sir George Petre was employed by Foreign Office[21].
  • Sir George Petre's education included a stint at Prior Park College[22].
  • Sir George Petre received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Sir George Petre received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Sir George Petre is recorded as male[25].
  • Sir George Petre's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Sir George Petre's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0wz1dkr[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir George Petre's place of birth was Twickenham[2]. He was born on +1822-09-04T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Henry Petre[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Glynn[9].

Education

Sir George Petre was educated at Prior Park College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Sir George Petre worked as a diplomat[6]. He was employed by Foreign Office[21]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Argentina[18], a position[28], in Argentina[29]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Portugal[19], a position[30], in Portugal[31]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Württemberg[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1815[34] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Personal Life

Sir George Petre was married to Emma Sneyd[10]. Children include Florence Petre[11]; George Petre[12]; Henry Petre[13], 1861–1939[37]; Algernon Petre[14]; Alfred Petre[15], 1866–1959[38]; and Herbert Petre[16], 1868–1937[39].

Death and Burial

Sir George Petre died on +1905-05-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Brighton[4].

Why It Matters

Sir George Petre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Sir George Petre born?

Sir George Petre's place of birth was Twickenham[2].

Where did Sir George Petre die?

Sir George Petre died in Brighton[4].

Who were Sir George Petre's parents?

Sir George Petre's father was Henry Petre[8]. Sir George Petre's mother was Elizabeth Glynn[9].

Who was Sir George Petre married to?

Sir George Petre's spouses include Emma Sneyd[10].

What did Sir George Petre do for work?

Sir George Petre worked as diplomat[6].

Where did Sir George Petre go to school?

Sir George Petre was educated at Prior Park College[22].

What awards did Sir George Petre receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[23] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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