Horace James Seymour

British diplomat (1885-1978)
Person human Q1627880
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Summary

Horace James Seymour was born on February 26, 1885[1]. He died on September 10, 1978[2]. He worked as a diplomat[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Father: Hugh Francis Seymour[5]
  • Mother: Rachel Blanche Lascelles[6]
  • Spouse: Violet Amy Erskine[7]
  • Child: Jane Seymour[8], Joan Seymour[9], Virginia Seymour[10], Hugh Francis Seymour[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
  • Position held: ambassador of the United Kingdom to China[13], ambassador of the United Kingdom to Iran[14], Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[15]
  • Employer: Foreign Office[16]
  • Educated at: Eton College[17], Trinity College[18]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family name: Seymour[21]
  • Given name: Horace[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]

Why It Matters

Horace James Seymour has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Who were Horace James Seymour's parents?

Horace James Seymour's father was Hugh Francis Seymour[5]. Horace James Seymour's mother was Rachel Blanche Lascelles[6].

Who was Horace James Seymour married to?

Horace James Seymour's spouses include Violet Amy Erskine[7].

What did Horace James Seymour do for work?

Horace James Seymour worked as a diplomat[3].

Where did Horace James Seymour go to school?

Horace James Seymour was educated at Eton College[17] and Trinity College[18].

What awards did Horace James Seymour receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer → Foreign Office
    Family name → Seymour
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