John Hay

British navy officer and politician (1827-1916)
Person human Q6679443
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Summary

John Hay is a human[1]. He was born in Geneva[2]. He was born on August 23, 1827[3]. He died in Fulmer[4]. He died on May 4, 1916[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Hay's place of birth was Geneva[2].
  • John Hay died in Fulmer[4].
  • John Hay was born on August 23, 1827[3].
  • John Hay died on May 4, 1916[5].
  • John Hay's father was George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale[9].
  • John Hay's mother was Lady Susan Montagu[10].
  • John Hay was married to Annie Christina Lambert[11].
  • A child of John Hay was John Arthur Lambert Hay[12].
  • A child of John Hay was Minnie Christina Brenda Hay[13].
  • A child of John Hay was Thomas Hay[14].
  • A child of John Hay was Annie Norna Hay[15].
  • John Hay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • John Hay's professions included naval officer[6].
  • John Hay's professions included politician[7].
  • John Hay held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Hay held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • John Hay held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • John Hay held the position of High Commissioner of British Cyprus[20].
  • John Hay held the position of First Sea Lord[21].
  • John Hay held the position of Second Sea Lord[22].
  • John Hay received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • John Hay received the Legion of Honour[24].
  • John Hay is recorded as male[25].
  • John Hay's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • John Hay was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Geneva[2], John Hay… he was born on August 23, 1827[3]. His father was George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale[9]. His mother was Lady Susan Montagu[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1868[30]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1865[33]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1857[36]; High Commissioner of British Cyprus[20]; First Sea Lord[21], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1904[39]; and Second Sea Lord[22], a position[40], founded in 1830[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1815[44] and Legion of Honour[24], a state order[45], in France[46], founded in 1802[47].

Personal Life

John Hay was married to Annie Christina Lambert[11]. Children include John Arthur Lambert Hay[12]; Minnie Christina Brenda Hay[13], 1880–1954[48]; Thomas Hay[14], a politician[49], 1882–1956[50], of United Kingdom[51]; and Annie Norna Hay[15]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

Death and Burial

John Hay died on May 4, 1916[5]. He died in Fulmer[4].

Why It Matters

John Hay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was John Hay born?

John Hay's place of birth was Geneva[2].

Where did John Hay die?

John Hay died in Fulmer[4].

Who were John Hay's parents?

John Hay's father was George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale[9]. John Hay's mother was Lady Susan Montagu[10].

Who was John Hay married to?

John Hay's spouses include Annie Christina Lambert[11].

What did John Hay do for work?

John Hay worked as naval officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did John Hay receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23] and Legion of Honour[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  8. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . dreadnoughtproject.org. Retrieved . dreadnoughtproject.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [7] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . hansard.millbanksystems.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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