Spenser Buckingham St. John

British diplomat (1825-1910)
Person human Q646371
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Spenser Buckingham St. John

Summary

Spenser Buckingham St. John is a human[1]. He was born on December 22, 1825[2]. He died in Somers Town[3]. He died on January 2, 1910[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], diplomat[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spenser Buckingham St. John passed away in Somers Town[3].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John was born on December 22, 1825[2].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John died on January 2, 1910[4].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John died on January 3, 1910[9].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John's father was James Augustus St. John[10].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John's professions included explorer[5].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John's professions included writer[7].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Mexico[12].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[13].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Peru[14].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Haiti[15].
  • Among Spenser Buckingham St. John's employers was Foreign Office[16].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[18].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John was a member of Royal Geographical Society[19].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John is recorded as male[20].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John's Commons category is recorded as Spenser Buckingham St. John[22].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John's family name is recorded as St. John[23].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John's given name is recorded as Spencer[24].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[25].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Spenser Buckingham St. John's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Spenser Buckingham St. John was born on December 22, 1825[2]. His father was James Augustus St. John[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[5], diplomat[6], and writer[7]. Spenser Buckingham St. John was employed by Foreign Office[16]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Mexico[12], a position[28], in Mexico[29]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sweden[13], a position[30], in Sweden[31]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Peru[14], a position[32], in Peru[33]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Haiti[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[18], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 2, 1910[4] and January 3, 1910[9]. Spenser Buckingham St. John passed away in Somers Town[3].

Why It Matters

Spenser Buckingham St. John ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where did Spenser Buckingham St. John die?

Spenser Buckingham St. John died in Somers Town[3].

Who were Spenser Buckingham St. John's parents?

Spenser Buckingham St. John's father was James Augustus St. John[10].

What did Spenser Buckingham St. John do for work?

Spenser Buckingham St. John worked as explorer[5], diplomat[6], and writer[7].

What awards did Spenser Buckingham St. John receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[17] and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . IdRef. Retrieved . 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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
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