Stafford Cripps

British politician, lawyer and diplomat (1889–1952)
Person human Q332405
Stafford Cripps
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Stafford Cripps

Summary

Stafford Cripps is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 24, 1889[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on April 21, 1952[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (434 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Stafford Cripps was born in London[2].
  • Stafford Cripps passed away in Zurich[4].
  • Stafford Cripps was born on April 24, 1889[3].
  • Stafford Cripps died on April 21, 1952[5].
  • Stafford Cripps is buried at Gloucestershire[10].
  • Stafford Cripps's father was Charles Cripps, 1st Baron Parmoor[11].
  • Stafford Cripps's mother was Theresa Cripps[12].
  • Stafford Cripps was married to Isobel Cripps[13].
  • A child of Stafford Cripps was John Cripps[14].
  • A child of Stafford Cripps was Peggy Cripps[15].
  • A child of Stafford Cripps was Isobel Diana Cripps[16].
  • A child of Stafford Cripps was Anne Theresa Cripps[17].
  • Stafford Cripps held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Stafford Cripps's professions included politician[6].
  • Stafford Cripps worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Stafford Cripps worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Stafford Cripps held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[19].
  • Stafford Cripps held the position of Secretary of State for Economic Affairs[20].
  • Stafford Cripps held the position of President of the Board of Trade[21].
  • Stafford Cripps held the position of Minister of Aircraft Production[22].
  • Stafford Cripps held the position of Leader of the House of Commons[23].
  • Stafford Cripps held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[24].
  • Among Stafford Cripps's employers was Foreign Office[25].
  • Stafford Cripps was educated at University College London[26].
  • Stafford Cripps's education included a stint at Winchester College[27].

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Origins and Family

Stafford Cripps was born in London[2]. He was born on April 24, 1889[3]. His father was Charles Cripps, 1st Baron Parmoor[11]. His mother was Theresa Cripps[12].

Education

Educated at University College London[26] and Winchester College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. Stafford Cripps was employed by Foreign Office[25]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Exchequer[19], a public office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1316[30]; Secretary of State for Economic Affairs[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1964[33]; President of the Board of Trade[21], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Minister of Aircraft Production[22], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1940[38]; Leader of the House of Commons[23], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1721[41]; and Solicitor General for England and Wales[24], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[44], Knight Bachelor[45], and Order of the Companions of Honour[46].

Personal Life

Among Stafford Cripps's spouses was Isobel Cripps[13]. Children include John Cripps[14], Peggy Cripps[15], Isobel Diana Cripps[16], and Anne Theresa Cripps[17]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[47]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[48].

Death and Burial

Stafford Cripps died on April 21, 1952[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. He is buried at Gloucestershire[10].

Why It Matters

Stafford Cripps ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (434 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Stafford Cripps born?

Stafford Cripps was born in London[2].

Where did Stafford Cripps die?

Stafford Cripps died in Zurich[4].

Who were Stafford Cripps's parents?

Stafford Cripps's father was Charles Cripps, 1st Baron Parmoor[11]. Stafford Cripps's mother was Theresa Cripps[12].

Who was Stafford Cripps married to?

Stafford Cripps's spouses include Isobel Cripps[13].

What did Stafford Cripps do for work?

Stafford Cripps worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Stafford Cripps go to school?

Stafford Cripps was educated at University College London[26] and Winchester College[27].

What awards did Stafford Cripps receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[44], Knight Bachelor[45], and Order of the Companions of Honour[46].

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  18. [27] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  20. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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  29. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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