William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon

British politician (1877-1938)
Person human Q8015679
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William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon

Summary

William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on April 15, 1877[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 24, 1938[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon…
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon died in London[4].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon was born on April 15, 1877[3].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon died on December 24, 1938[5].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's father was Sir Mitchell Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baronet[8].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's mother was Eliza Flowerdell Lowson[9].
  • Among William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's spouses was Annie Madeleine McEacharn[10].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon was married to Effie Lilian Brennan[11].
  • A child of William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon was Peter Mitchell-Thomson, 2nd Baron Selsdon[12].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's professions included politician[6].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon held the position of member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon is recorded as male[22].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's noble title is recorded as baronet[24].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's noble title is recorded as Baron Selsdon[25].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].
  • William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's Commons category is recorded as William Mitchell-Thomson[27].

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Origins and Family

William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on April 15, 1877[3]. His father was Sir Mitchell Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baronet[8]. His mother was Eliza Flowerdell Lowson[9].

Career and Affiliations

William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1931[32]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1929[35]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1924[38]; member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1923[41]; and member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1918[44].

Recognition

William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Annie Madeleine McEacharn[10] and Effie Lilian Brennan[11]. A child of William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon was Peter Mitchell-Thomson, 2nd Baron Selsdon[12]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].

Death and Burial

William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon died on December 24, 1938[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon…

Where did William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon die?

William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon died in London[4].

Who were William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's parents?

William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's father was Sir Mitchell Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baronet[8]. William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's mother was Eliza Flowerdell Lowson[9].

Who was William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon married to?

William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon's spouses include Annie Madeleine McEacharn[10] and Effie Lilian Brennan[11].

What did William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon do for work?

William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon worked as politician[6].

What awards did William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

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Class ancestry

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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