Alexander Cadogan

British diplomat (1884–1968)
Person human Q711029
Alexander Cadogan
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Alexander Cadogan

Summary

Alexander Cadogan is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 25, 1884[3]. He died in Westminster[4]. He died on July 9, 1968[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Cadogan was born in London[2].
  • Alexander Cadogan died in Westminster[4].
  • Alexander Cadogan was born on November 25, 1884[3].
  • Alexander Cadogan died on July 9, 1968[5].
  • Alexander Cadogan's father was George Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan[8].
  • Alexander Cadogan's mother was Lady Beatrix Craven[9].
  • Alexander Cadogan was married to Lady Theodosia Acheson[10].
  • A child of Alexander Cadogan was Ambrose Cadogan[11].
  • A child of Alexander Cadogan was Patricia Cadogan[12].
  • A child of Alexander Cadogan was Cynthia Cadogan[13].
  • A child of Alexander Cadogan was Gillian Cadogan[14].
  • Alexander Cadogan held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Alexander Cadogan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • English was Alexander Cadogan's native language[17].
  • Alexander Cadogan worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Alexander Cadogan held the position of Governor of the BBC[18].
  • Alexander Cadogan held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Alexander Cadogan held the position of Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, New York[20].
  • Alexander Cadogan held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to China[21].
  • Alexander Cadogan held the position of Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[22].
  • Alexander Cadogan held the position of Chair of the BBC[23].
  • Alexander Cadogan was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[24].
  • Among Alexander Cadogan's employers was Foreign Office[25].
  • Alexander Cadogan's education included a stint at Balliol College[26].
  • Alexander Cadogan was educated at Eton College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Alexander Cadogan… he was born on November 25, 1884[3]. His father was George Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan[8]. His mother was Lady Beatrix Craven[9]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[27], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Cadogan's professions included diplomat[6]. Employers include British Broadcasting Corporation[24], a public broadcaster[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1927[37], headquartered in London[38] and Foreign Office[25], a department of the United Kingdom Government[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1782[41]. Positions held include Governor of the BBC[18]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, New York[20], a position[44], in United Nations[45]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to China[21], a position[46], in People's Republic of China[47], founded in 1840[48]; Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs[22], a Permanent Secretary[49], in United Kingdom[50]; and Chair of the BBC[23], a position[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1922[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[54], a grade of an order[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1815[57] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[58], a grade of an order[59], in United Kingdom[60].

Personal Life

Alexander Cadogan was married to Lady Theodosia Acheson[10]. Children include Ambrose Cadogan[11], 1914–2003[61]; Patricia Cadogan[12], 1916–1995[62]; Cynthia Cadogan[13], 1918–2009[63]; and Gillian Cadogan[14], 1922–1998[64].

Death and Burial

Alexander Cadogan died on July 9, 1968[5]. He passed away in Westminster[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Cadogan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Cadogan born?

Born in London[2], Alexander Cadogan…

Where did Alexander Cadogan die?

Alexander Cadogan passed away in Westminster[4].

Who were Alexander Cadogan's parents?

Alexander Cadogan's father was George Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan[8]. Alexander Cadogan's mother was Lady Beatrix Craven[9].

Who was Alexander Cadogan married to?

Alexander Cadogan's spouses include Lady Theodosia Acheson[10].

What did Alexander Cadogan do for work?

Alexander Cadogan worked as diplomat[6].

Where did Alexander Cadogan go to school?

Alexander Cadogan was educated at Balliol College[26] and Eton College[27].

What awards did Alexander Cadogan receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[54] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[58].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat
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  2. 27d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 27d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Lady Beatrix Craven
    Educated at
    Family name Cadogan
    Place of birth London
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