Stephen Hastings

British war hero, MI6 operative, author and British Conservative Party politician (1921-2005)
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Stephen Hastings

Summary

Stephen Hastings is a human[1]. He was born in Knightsbridge[2]. He was born on May 4, 1921[3]. He passed away in Wansford[4]. He died on January 10, 2005[5]. He worked as a politician[6], author[7], military personnel[8], and farmer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Stephen Hastings's place of birth was Knightsbridge[2].
  • Stephen Hastings passed away in Wansford[4].
  • Stephen Hastings was born on May 4, 1921[3].
  • Stephen Hastings died on January 10, 2005[5].
  • Stephen Hastings's father was Lewis Aloysius Macdonald Hastings[11].
  • Stephen Hastings's mother was Edith Meriel Edmonstone[12].
  • Stephen Hastings was married to Harriet Mary Elisabeth Tomlin[13].
  • Among Stephen Hastings's spouses was Elizabeth-Anne Fitzalan-Howard[14].
  • A child of Stephen Hastings was Aubrey Neil Edmonstone Hastings[15].
  • A child of Stephen Hastings was Carola Ann Hastings[16].
  • Stephen Hastings held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Stephen Hastings's professions included politician[6].
  • Stephen Hastings worked as an author[7].
  • Stephen Hastings's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Stephen Hastings's professions included farmer[9].
  • Stephen Hastings held the position of member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Stephen Hastings held the position of member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Stephen Hastings held the position of member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Stephen Hastings held the position of member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Stephen Hastings held the position of member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Stephen Hastings held the position of member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Stephen Hastings's education included a stint at Eton College[24].
  • Stephen Hastings's education included a stint at Durnford School[25].
  • Stephen Hastings received the Military Cross[26].
  • Stephen Hastings received the Knight Bachelor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Stephen Hastings's place of birth was Knightsbridge[2]. He was born on May 4, 1921[3]. His father was Lewis Aloysius Macdonald Hastings[11]. His mother was Edith Meriel Edmonstone[12].

Education

Educated at Eton College[24], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Durnford School[25], a preparatory school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1894[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], author[7], military personnel[8], and farmer[9]. Positions held include member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1979[36]; member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1974[39]; member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1974[42]; member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1970[45]; member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1966[48]; and member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1964[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[26], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1914[54] and Knight Bachelor[27], a title of honor[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1300[57].

Personal Life

Spouses include Harriet Mary Elisabeth Tomlin[13] and Elizabeth-Anne Fitzalan-Howard[14], 1934–1997[58]. Children include Aubrey Neil Edmonstone Hastings[15] and Carola Ann Hastings[16]. Stephen Hastings was affiliated with the Conservative Party[59].

Death and Burial

Stephen Hastings died on January 10, 2005[5]. He passed away in Wansford[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[60].

Why It Matters

Stephen Hastings ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Stephen Hastings born?

Stephen Hastings's place of birth was Knightsbridge[2].

Where did Stephen Hastings die?

Stephen Hastings died in Wansford[4].

Who were Stephen Hastings's parents?

Stephen Hastings's father was Lewis Aloysius Macdonald Hastings[11]. Stephen Hastings's mother was Edith Meriel Edmonstone[12].

Who was Stephen Hastings married to?

Stephen Hastings's spouses include Harriet Mary Elisabeth Tomlin[13] and Elizabeth-Anne Fitzalan-Howard[14].

What did Stephen Hastings do for work?

Stephen Hastings worked as politician[6], author[7], military personnel[8], and farmer[9].

Where did Stephen Hastings go to school?

Stephen Hastings was educated at Eton College[24] and Durnford School[25].

What awards did Stephen Hastings receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[26] and Knight Bachelor[27].

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  8. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Wansford
    National library of israel j9u id 987007448831705171
    Child Aubrey Neil Edmonstone Hastings, Carola Ann Hastings
    Gnd id 124271839
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