George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
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George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
Summary
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston is a human[1]. He was born in Kedleston Hall[2]. He was born on January 11, 1859[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 20, 1925[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and traveler[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was born in Kedleston Hall[2].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston died in London[4].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was born on January 11, 1859[3].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston died on March 20, 1925[5].
- Burial took place at Derbyshire[11].
- Burial took place at All Saints Church, Kedleston[12].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's father was Alfred Curzon, 4th Baron Scarsdale[13].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's mother was Blanche Senhouse[14].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was married to Grace Curzon, Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston[15].
- Among George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's spouses was Mary Curzon, Baroness Curzon of Kedleston[16].
- A child of George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was Cynthia Mosley[17].
- A child of George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was Irene Curzon, 2nd Baroness Ravensdale[18].
- A child of George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was Alexandra Curzon[19].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston worked as an explorer[6].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's professions included politician[7].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's professions included diplomat[8].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston worked as a traveler[9].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston held the position of Governor-General of India[21].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[22].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[23].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston held the position of Lord President of the Council[24].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston held the position of Secretary of State for Air[25].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[26].
- George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's education included a stint at Balliol College[27].
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Origins and Family
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's place of birth was Kedleston Hall[2]. He was born on January 11, 1859[3]. His father was Alfred Curzon, 4th Baron Scarsdale[13]. His mother was Blanche Senhouse[14].
Education
Educated at Balliol College[27], Eton College[28], and Wixenford School[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and traveler[9]. Positions held include Governor-General of India[21], a historical position[30], in British Raj[31]; Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[22], a public office[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1782[34]; Leader of the House of Lords[23], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1721[37]; Lord President of the Council[24], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1530[40]; Secretary of State for Air[25], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1919[43]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[26], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[46], Patron’s Medal[47], Royal Victorian Chain[48], Order of the Garter[49], Order of the Star of India[50], and Fellow of the British Academy[51].
Personal Life
Spouses include Grace Curzon, Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston[15], an art collector[52], 1879–1958[53], of United States[54], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[55] and Mary Curzon, Baroness Curzon of Kedleston[16], a socialite[56], 1870–1906[57], of United States[58], awarded the Order of the Crown of India[59]. Children include Cynthia Mosley[17], a politician[60], 1898–1933[61], of United Kingdom[62]; Irene Curzon, 2nd Baroness Ravensdale[18]; and Alexandra Curzon[19]. George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[63]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[64].
Death and Burial
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston died on March 20, 1925[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Recorded place of burial include Derbyshire[11] and All Saints Church, Kedleston[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston include Curzon Line[65], a demarcation line[66], in Second Polish Republic[67].
Why It Matters
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
Works attributed to him include Curzon Ultimatum[69], a diplomatic note[70], in United Kingdom[71]. Entities named for him include Curzon Line[65], a demarcation line[66], in Second Polish Republic[67].
FAQs
Where was George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston born?
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was born in Kedleston Hall[2].
Where did George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston die?
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston died in London[4].
Who were George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's parents?
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's father was Alfred Curzon, 4th Baron Scarsdale[13]. George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's mother was Blanche Senhouse[14].
Who was George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston married to?
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's spouses include Grace Curzon, Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston[15] and Mary Curzon, Baroness Curzon of Kedleston[16].
What did George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston do for work?
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston worked as explorer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and traveler[9].
Where did George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston go to school?
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was educated at Balliol College[27], Eton College[28], and Wixenford School[29].
What awards did George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[46], Patron’s Medal[47], Royal Victorian Chain[48], and Order of the Garter[49].