Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet

English traveller and Orientalist (1781-1859)
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Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet
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Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet

Summary

Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Salisbury[2]. He was born on May 26, 1781[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 10, 1859[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], explorer[8], traveler[9], and orientalist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet was born in Salisbury[2].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet passed away in London[4].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet was born on May 26, 1781[3].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet died on August 10, 1859[5].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir George Staunton, 1st Baronet[12].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's mother was Jane Collins[13].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's professions included politician[6].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet worked as an explorer[8].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet worked as a traveler[9].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet worked as an orientalist[10].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet worked as a translator[16].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's field of work was Chinese[17].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's field of work was translation from Chinese[18].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's field of work was translation into Chinese[19].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's field of work was translating activity[20].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet was educated at Trinity College[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet was born in Salisbury[2]. He was born on May 26, 1781[3]. His father was Sir George Staunton, 1st Baronet[12]. His mother was Jane Collins[13].

Education

Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet was educated at Trinity College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], explorer[8], traveler[9], orientalist[10], and translator[16]. Fields of work include Chinese[17], a macrolanguage[28], in People's Republic of China[29]; translation from Chinese[18]; translation into Chinese[19]; and translating activity[20]. Positions held include member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1847[32]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1841[35]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1837[38]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1832[41]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1831[44]; and member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1818[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[48], a fellowship award[49], in United Kingdom[50] and baronet[51], an order of chivalry[52], in United Kingdom[53].

Death and Burial

Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet died on August 10, 1859[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet was born in Salisbury[2].

Where did Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet passed away in London[4].

Who were Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's parents?

Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir George Staunton, 1st Baronet[12]. Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet's mother was Jane Collins[13].

What did Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet do for work?

Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], explorer[8], traveler[9], and orientalist[10].

Where did Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet go to school?

Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet was educated at Trinity College[27].

What awards did Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[48] and baronet[51].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Rise of Modern China, Sixth Edition. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [26] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [27] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [48] . wikidata.org.
  25. [51] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 41718
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  2. 8d ago · R'n'B · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons category George Thomas Staunton
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P373]]: Sir George Staunton, 2nd Baronet"
  3. 6w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 4536
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  4. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, explorer +3
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  5. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation politician, diplomat, explorer +3
    Position held member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom +5
    Father Sir George Staunton, 1st Baronet
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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