Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet

British statesman and author (1838-1928)
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Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet
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Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet

Summary

Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet is a human[1]. He was born in Rothley Temple[2]. He was born on July 20, 1838[3]. He died in London Borough of Sutton[4]. He died on August 17, 1928[5]. He worked as a historian[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (266 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet was born in Rothley Temple[2].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet died in London Borough of Sutton[4].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet was born on July 20, 1838[3].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet died on August 17, 1928[5].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet's father was Charles Edward Trevelyan, 1st Baronet[10].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet's mother was Hannah More Macaulay[11].
  • Among Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet's spouses was Caroline Philips[12].
  • A child of Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet was R. C. Trevelyan[13].
  • A child of Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet was G. M. Trevelyan[14].
  • A child of Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet was Sir Charles Trevelyan, 3rd Baronet[15].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet worked as a historian[6].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet's professions included politician[7].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet worked as a writer[8].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet held the position of Chief Secretary for Ireland[18].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[19].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[20].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[21].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[22].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet was educated at Trinity College[24].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet's education included a stint at Harrow School[25].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet received the Order of Merit[26].
  • Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet received the Fellow of the British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rothley Temple[2], Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet… he was born on July 20, 1838[3]. His father was Charles Edward Trevelyan, 1st Baronet[10]. His mother was Hannah More Macaulay[11].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[24] and Harrow School[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Chief Secretary for Ireland[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1566[30]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1361[33]; Secretary of State for Scotland[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1705[36]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[22]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[39], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1895[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit[26] and Fellow of the British Academy[27].

Personal Life

Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet was married to Caroline Philips[12]. Children include R. C. Trevelyan[13], a writer[43], 1872–1951[44], of United Kingdom[45]; G. M. Trevelyan[14], a historian[46], 1876–1962[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[49]; and Sir Charles Trevelyan, 3rd Baronet[15]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[50].

Death and Burial

Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet died on August 17, 1928[5]. He passed away in London Borough of Sutton[4].

Why It Matters

Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (266 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet was born in Rothley Temple[2].

Where did Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet died in London Borough of Sutton[4].

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

Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet's father was Charles Edward Trevelyan, 1st Baronet[10]. Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet's mother was Hannah More Macaulay[11].

Who was Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet married to?

Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet's spouses include Caroline Philips[12].

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

Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet worked as historian[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

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

Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet was educated at Trinity College[24] and Harrow School[25].

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

Honors received include Order of Merit[26] and Fellow of the British Academy[27].

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  22. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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