Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head

British soldier, Conservative politician and diplomat (1906-1983)
Person human Q333766
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Summary

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 19, 1906[3]. He died in Throope Manor[4]. He died on March 29, 1983[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's place of birth was London[2].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head died in Throope Manor[4].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was born on December 19, 1906[3].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head died on March 29, 1983[5].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's father was Geoffrey Head[10].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's mother was Ethel Daisy Flower[11].
  • Among Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's spouses was Lady Dorothea Ashley-Cooper[12].
  • A child of Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was Richard Head[13].
  • A child of Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was Teresa Mary Head[14].
  • A child of Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was Simon Andrew Head[15].
  • A child of Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was Josephine Head[16].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head worked as a politician[6].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's professions included military officer[8].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head held the position of member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was employed by Foreign Office[24].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was educated at Eton College[25].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26].
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].

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Origins and Family

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was born in London[2]. He was born on December 19, 1906[3]. His father was Geoffrey Head[10]. His mother was Ethel Daisy Flower[11].

Education

Educated at Eton College[25], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and military officer[8]. Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was employed by Foreign Office[24]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1959[38]; member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1955[41]; member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1951[44]; member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1950[47]; and member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1945[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[51], Military Cross[52], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[53].

Personal Life

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was married to Lady Dorothea Ashley-Cooper[12]. Children include Richard Head[13], a farmer[54], b. 1937[55], of United Kingdom[56]; Teresa Mary Head[14], b. 1938[57]; Simon Andrew Head[15], b. 1944[58], of United Kingdom[59]; and Josephine Head[16], 1948–1949[60]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[61].

Death and Burial

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head died on March 29, 1983[5]. He passed away in Throope Manor[4].

Why It Matters

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head born?

Born in London[2].

Where did Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head die?

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head passed away in Throope Manor[4].

Who were Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's parents?

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's father was Geoffrey Head[10]. Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's mother was Ethel Daisy Flower[11].

Who was Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head married to?

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head's spouses include Lady Dorothea Ashley-Cooper[12].

What did Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head do for work?

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head go to school?

Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head was educated at Eton College[25] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26].

What awards did Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[51], Military Cross[52], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[53].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [18] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [23] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [6] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  25. [51] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
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  28. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  29. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  30. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [62] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation → politician, diplomat, military officer
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    Member of political party → Conservative Party
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