William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket

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William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket

Summary

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on +1864-12-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1920-01-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket…
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket passed away in London[4].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was born on +1864-12-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket died on +1920-01-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's father was William Plunket, 4th Baron Plunket[9].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's mother was Anne Lee Guinness[10].
  • Among William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's spouses was Lady Victoria Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood[11].
  • A child of William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was Helen Plunket[12].
  • A child of William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was Eileen Plunket[13].
  • A child of William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was Moira Plunket[14].
  • A child of William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was Terence Plunket, 6th Baron Plunket[15].
  • A child of William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was Joyce Plunket[16].
  • A child of William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was Brindsley Plunket[17].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket held citizenship in Ireland[18].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's professions included politician[6].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket worked as a diplomat[7].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[20].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was educated at Harrow School[21].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[22].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[24].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's image is recorded as 5thLordPlunket.jpg[26].
  • William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on +1864-12-19T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William Plunket, 4th Baron Plunket[9]. His mother was Anne Lee Guinness[10].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[21], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and Trinity College, Dublin[22], a collegiate university[31], in Ireland[32], founded in 1592[33], headquartered in Dublin[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[24], a knighthood[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Among William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's spouses was Lady Victoria Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood[11]. Children include Helen Plunket[12], 1895–1968[41]; Eileen Plunket[13], 1896–1966[42]; Moira Plunket[14], 1897–1987[43]; Terence Plunket, 6th Baron Plunket[15], a military personnel[44], 1899–1938[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46]; Joyce Plunket[16], 1901–1973[47]; and Brindsley Plunket[17], 1903–1941[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49].

Death and Burial

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket died on +1920-01-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket born?

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was born in Dublin[2].

Where did William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket die?

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket died in London[4].

Who were William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's parents?

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's father was William Plunket, 4th Baron Plunket[9]. William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's mother was Anne Lee Guinness[10].

Who was William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket married to?

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket's spouses include Lady Victoria Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood[11].

What did William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket do for work?

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket go to school?

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was educated at Harrow School[21] and Trinity College, Dublin[22].

What awards did William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[24], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Harrow School, Trinity College, Dublin
    Place of death London
    Mother Anne Lee Guinness
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