Edward Goschen

British diplomat (1847-1924)
Person human Q87446
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds

Edward Goschen

Summary

Edward Goschen is a human[1]. He was born in Oberlößnitz[2]. He was born on July 18, 1847[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 20, 1924[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and ambassador[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Goschen was born in Oberlößnitz[2].
  • Edward Goschen passed away in London[4].
  • Edward Goschen was born on July 18, 1847[3].
  • Edward Goschen died on May 20, 1924[5].
  • Edward Goschen's father was Wilhelm Heinrich Goschen[10].
  • Edward Goschen's mother was Henrietta Ohmann[11].
  • Edward Goschen was married to Harriet Hosta Clarke[12].
  • A child of Edward Goschen was Sir Edward Goschen, 2nd Baronet[13].
  • A child of Edward Goschen was George Gerard Goschen[14].
  • Edward Goschen held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Edward Goschen's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Edward Goschen's professions included politician[7].
  • Edward Goschen's professions included ambassador[8].
  • Edward Goschen held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Edward Goschen held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Denmark[17].
  • Edward Goschen held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Germany[18].
  • Edward Goschen held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Serbia[19].
  • Edward Goschen held the position of Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Austro-Hungarian Empire[20].
  • Edward Goschen was employed by Foreign Office[21].
  • Edward Goschen's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[22].
  • Edward Goschen's education included a stint at Rugby School[23].
  • Edward Goschen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24].
  • Edward Goschen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25].
  • Edward Goschen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].
  • Edward Goschen is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Goschen was born in Oberlößnitz[2]. He was born on July 18, 1847[3]. His father was Wilhelm Heinrich Goschen[10]. His mother was Henrietta Ohmann[11].

Education

Educated at Corpus Christi College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1517[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Rugby School[23], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1567[34], headquartered in Rugby[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and ambassador[8]. Among Edward Goschen's employers was Foreign Office[21]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Denmark[17], a position[38], in Denmark[39]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Germany[18], a position[40], in Germany[41]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Serbia[19], a position[42], in Serbia[43]; and Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Austro-Hungarian Empire[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1815[46]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50].

Personal Life

Among Edward Goschen's spouses was Harriet Hosta Clarke[12]. Children include Sir Edward Goschen, 2nd Baronet[13], 1876–1933[51] and George Gerard Goschen[14], 1887–1953[52].

Death and Burial

Edward Goschen died on May 20, 1924[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Goschen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Edward Goschen born?

Edward Goschen's place of birth was Oberlößnitz[2].

Where did Edward Goschen die?

Edward Goschen passed away in London[4].

Who were Edward Goschen's parents?

Edward Goschen's father was Wilhelm Heinrich Goschen[10]. Edward Goschen's mother was Henrietta Ohmann[11].

Who was Edward Goschen married to?

Edward Goschen's spouses include Harriet Hosta Clarke[12].

What did Edward Goschen do for work?

Edward Goschen worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and ambassador[8].

Where did Edward Goschen go to school?

Edward Goschen was educated at Corpus Christi College[22] and Rugby School[23].

What awards did Edward Goschen receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [50] ↑ . 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. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

📑 Cite this page

Use these citations when quoting this entity in research, articles, AI prompts, or wherever provenance matters. We aggregate Wikidata + Wikipedia + authoritative open-data sources; the stitched, scored, cross-referenced view is what 4ort.xyz contributes.

APA 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph. (2026). Edward Goschen. Retrieved April 10, 2026, from https://4ort.xyz/entity/edward-goschen
MLA “Edward Goschen.” 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph, 4ort.xyz, 10 Apr. 2026, https://4ort.xyz/entity/edward-goschen.
BibTeX @misc{4ortxyz_edward-goschen_2026, author = {{4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph}}, title = {{Edward Goschen}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://4ort.xyz/entity/edward-goschen}, note = {Accessed: 2026-04-10}}
LLM prompt According to 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph (aggregator of Wikidata, Wikipedia, and authoritative open-data sources): Edward Goschen — https://4ort.xyz/entity/edward-goschen (retrieved 2026-04-10)

Canonical URL: https://4ort.xyz/entity/edward-goschen · Last refreshed:

Edit History

Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id → UBOV134357
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P396]]: UBOV134357, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/275040|batch #275040]]"
  2. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 427088
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14536]]: 427088, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1782462304762"
  3. 13w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → George Goschen, 1st Viscount Goschen, Henry Goschen, Charles Hermann Goschen +8
    "/* wbeditentity-statements-single-property-add:1||11 */ [[Property:P3373]], Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator2|Relator2]]"
  4. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → diplomat, politician, ambassador
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32153|batch #32153]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (35)"
  5. 20w ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14396 → register/person/arw-117550116
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14396]]: register/person/arw-117550116, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1778148440554"
  6. 21w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → diplomat, politician, ambassador
    Employer → Foreign Office
    Award received → —
    Place of death → London
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/29601|batch #29601]]: add P1810 to P12458"
Live feed via Wikidata EventStreams. New edits appear within minutes of being made on Wikidata.