Douglas Hurd
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Summary
Douglas Hurd was born on March 8, 1930[1], in Marlborough[2]. He has worked as a novelist[3], politician[4], diplomat[5], science fiction writer[6], and banker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,740 views/month, #6,842 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Anthony Hurd, Baron Hurd[9]
- Mother: Stephanie Frances Corner[10]
- Spouse: Tatiana Elizabeth Michele Eyre[11], Judy J. Smart[12]
- Child: Nick Hurd[13], Tom Hurd[14], Alexander Hurd[15], Philip Arthur Hurd[16], Jessica Stephanie Hurd[17]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[18]
- Occupation: writer[19]
- Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], Booker Prize judge[21]
- Educated at: Trinity College[22], Eton College[23]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[27]
- Military branch: British Army[28]
- Commons category: Douglas Hurd[29]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[30]
- Family name: Hurd (surname)[31]
- Given name: Douglas[32]
- Topic's main category: Q139737623[33]
- Work location: London[34]
- Described at URL: https://wikispooks.com/wiki/Douglas_Hurd[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: Douglas Hurd[37]
- Candidacy in election: February 1974 United Kingdom general election[38], 1979 United Kingdom general election[39], October 1974 United Kingdom general election[40], 1992 United Kingdom general election[41], 1983 United Kingdom general election[42], 1987 United Kingdom general election[43]
Why It Matters
Douglas Hurd has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Douglas Hurd born?
Douglas Hurd was born in Marlborough[2].
Who were Douglas Hurd's parents?
Douglas Hurd's father was Anthony Hurd, Baron Hurd[9]. Douglas Hurd's mother was Stephanie Frances Corner[10].
Who was Douglas Hurd married to?
Douglas Hurd's spouses include Tatiana Elizabeth Michele Eyre[11] and Judy J. Smart[12].
What did Douglas Hurd do for work?
Douglas Hurd worked as a novelist[3], politician[4], diplomat[5], science fiction writer[6], and banker[7].
Where did Douglas Hurd go to school?
Douglas Hurd was educated at Trinity College[22] and Eton College[23].
What awards did Douglas Hurd receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24] and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25].